Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Concorde Career College-San Antonio

Concorde Career College-San Antonio turns in surprisingly strong earnings outcomes that justify its higher-than-average price tag. Graduates earn nearly $50,000 in their first year—putting them in the 95th percentile nationally for medical assisting programs and above the median for Texas programs. While the $27,000 debt load sits above both state and national averages, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 means graduates earn roughly twice what they owe, a manageable starting point for a two-year program.

The Texas comparison reveals important nuances. Though graduates here earn less than those from top community college programs like San Jacinto or Kilgore, they still out-earn the typical Texas medical assisting graduate by about $5,700 annually. The earnings climb modestly to $52,300 by year four—not spectacular growth, but solid stability in a field where many programs see flat or declining wages. For a for-profit school serving mostly working-class students (57% receive Pell grants), these outcomes represent genuine career traction.

The calculation is straightforward: you're paying roughly $6,000 more in debt than the Texas average to access earnings that consistently exceed state norms. For students who need the flexibility and support services that for-profit colleges typically provide—and who are committed to healthcare careers—this premium appears to deliver measurable value rather than empty promises.