Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Concorde Career College-Aurora

Concorde Career College-Aurora charges significantly more than typical programs—$30,347 versus a national median of $19,825—but the earnings justify it. Graduates start at nearly $50,000, placing this program in the 95th percentile nationally for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. That's $13,000 above the national median and even outpaces the top-ranked Colorado programs. The debt load, while substantial, represents just over half of first-year earnings, which is manageable territory for a two-year degree.

Within Colorado, the picture is more nuanced. At the 60th percentile statewide, this program performs solidly but doesn't dominate—you're paying premium tuition for above-average (not exceptional) state-level outcomes. The $6,000 debt premium over Colorado's median matters more when you're competing regionally. Community college alternatives like Arapahoe or Pueblo offer comparable starting salaries at presumably lower costs, though exact debt figures for those programs would clarify the true value gap.

For families who can manage $30,000 in educational debt, this program delivers reliable employment outcomes in a growing field. The earnings trajectory shows modest but steady growth, and starting near $50,000 provides breathing room for loan repayment. Just understand you're paying for convenience and job placement support rather than earnings that blow away the competition.