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

Concorde Career College-San Bernardino's medical assisting program produces graduates earning $22,895 in their first year—roughly $4,000 below the California median and $5,000 below the national benchmark. With 185 medical assisting programs in California alone, this one ranks near the middle of the pack (40th percentile statewide), but trails significantly behind top performers where graduates can earn $35,000-$40,000 annually. The modest $9,500 debt load keeps the financial risk contained, but you're still borrowing money for below-average outcomes in a crowded field.

The earnings trajectory offers some reassurance, growing 12% to reach $25,681 by year four. Still, even with this growth, graduates remain below what peers at stronger programs earn right out of the gate. The school's 98% acceptance rate and high Pell grant enrollment (71%) suggest it serves students who may have limited alternatives, but that doesn't change the earnings reality.

For a family evaluating this program, the question is straightforward: are you comfortable with your child earning in the low-to-mid $20,000s for several years while repaying nearly $10,000 in loans? Community colleges and higher-performing trade schools in California deliver substantially better starting salaries in this same field. If Concorde is the only accessible option, the debt level won't be crushing—but know you're paying for convenience rather than competitive outcomes.