Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,598
53rd percentile
40th percentile in Missouri
Median Debt
$9,500
At national median

Analysis

Concorde Career College's medical assisting program produces graduates who earn slightly less than the Missouri state median, ranking in just the 40th percentile among the state's 24 programs offering this credential. While graduates start at $27,598 and see modest growth to $28,436 by year four, they're earning about $2,000 less annually than typical Missouri medical assistants and significantly trailing top-performing programs like Three Rivers College, where graduates earn over $35,000.

The debt picture offers some consolationβ€”at $9,500, it matches the national median and sits below Missouri's typical $10,292. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34, meaning graduates can realistically pay off their loans. The program serves a population where 54% receive Pell grants, suggesting it provides accessible career training for students from lower-income backgrounds.

However, parents should recognize this represents a middle-of-the-pack option in Missouri's competitive landscape. With nearly open admission (99% acceptance rate), the program prioritizes access over selectivity, but the earnings outcomes suggest students might find better returns elsewhere in the state. For families prioritizing debt minimization and quick workforce entry, this works, but those seeking maximum earning potential should explore higher-performing alternatives within Missouri's robust medical assisting program options.

Where Concorde Career College-Kansas City Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Concorde Career College-Kansas City graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Concorde Career College-Kansas City$27,598$28,436+3%
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield$29,815$29,100-2%
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City$29,815$29,100-2%
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton$25,981$28,287+9%
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis$25,981$28,287+9%

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (24 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Concorde Career College-Kansas CityKansas Cityβ€”$27,598$28,436$9,5000.34
Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff$4,860$35,722β€”$11,6000.32
Pinnacle Career InstituteKansas Cityβ€”$31,980$25,438$16,5060.52
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas CityKansas Cityβ€”$29,815$29,100$12,4170.42
WellSpring School of Allied Health-SpringfieldSpringfieldβ€”$29,815$29,100$12,4170.42
Midwest InstituteEarth Cityβ€”$29,339$26,056$9,5000.32
National Medianβ€”$27,186β€”$9,5000.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Concorde Career College-Kansas City, approximately 54% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 385 graduates with reported earnings and 475 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.