Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) at County College of Morris

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$37,762

Est. from NJ median (7 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,125

Est. from NJ median (3 programs)

Analysis

Medical assisting programs in New Jersey show striking variation in outcomes—Essex County College graduates earn $54,592 while others cluster around $36,000—making this program's estimated $37,762 first-year earnings look fairly typical but far from exceptional. These estimates come from peer programs in New Jersey, since County College of Morris didn't have enough graduates to report outcomes independently. The estimated debt of $25,125 sits noticeably higher than both the state median ($18,295) and national median ($19,825) for similar programs, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 that's manageable but not particularly favorable.

The practical challenge here is uncertainty. With no actual graduate outcomes data for this specific program, you're essentially betting that County College of Morris produces results comparable to the state median rather than to the stronger performers like Essex County College or the weaker ones at the bottom of the range. That $17,000 gap between the best and merely average programs in New Jersey represents real money—nearly half a year's salary difference that compounds over a career.

Given the elevated estimated debt and the wide performance spread among New Jersey programs, this appears to be a moderate financial risk without clear evidence of upside. If your child is committed to medical assisting, connecting with County College of Morris alumni or current students could provide the outcome data that's missing here.

Where County College of Morris Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (24 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
County College of MorrisRandolph	$6,210	$37,762*	—	$25,125*	—
Essex County CollegeNewark	$5,346	$54,592*	$59,580	$25,125*	0.46
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick	$17,239	$50,530*	$57,123	$18,250*	0.36
UCNJ Union College of Union County New JerseyCranford	$5,280	$48,332*	—	$26,000*	0.54
Eastwick College-RamseyRamsey	$17,028	$37,762*	$45,199	$23,238*	0.62
Eastwick College-NutleyNutley	$14,846	$35,883*	—	$17,084*	0.48
National Median	—	$36,862*	—	$19,825*	0.54

* Estimated from similar programs

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 County College of Morris, approximately 24% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in NJ. Actual outcomes may vary.