Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Crowder College

Crowder College's Allied Health program charges less in debt than most competitors but delivers below-average earnings for Missouri. At $33,436 first-year, graduates earn about $3,000 less than the state median for this field and fall in just the 40th percentile among Missouri programs. The top programs in the state—like Concorde Career College-Kansas City at $49,878 or State Technical College of Missouri at $41,050—show significantly stronger earning outcomes, suggesting location or clinical partnerships may heavily influence career prospects in this field.

The upside here is manageable debt. At $14,719, Crowder keeps borrowing well below both state and national medians, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44—meaning graduates owe roughly five months of their first-year salary. That's a reasonable burden, particularly for a community college serving a student body where 35% receive Pell grants. However, the trade-off matters: you're paying less but also earning less, and in a field where certification programs typically lead to immediate employment, those earnings gaps persist.

For families prioritizing affordability and keeping debt low, Crowder accomplishes that goal. But if your child can access one of Missouri's stronger programs—especially if they're willing to relocate for clinical training or job placement—the higher earnings potential could justify slightly more borrowing. The difference between $33,000 and $41,000 annually compounds quickly over a career.