Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Dakota County Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Dakota County Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Dakota County Technical College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College | $40,180 | $38,340 | $18,755* | — |
| Anoka Technical College | $41,583 | — | $18,755* | 0.45 |
| Century College | $40,253 | $37,549 | $22,921* | 0.57 |
| Lake Superior College | $33,245 | $32,799 | $16,000* | 0.48 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | $29,532 | $30,496 | $14,042* | 0.48 |
| National Median | $27,186 | — | $9,500* | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka Technical College Anoka | $6,267 | $41,583 | $18,755 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $6,182 | $40,253 | $22,921 |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $5,786 | $33,245 | $16,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $10,899 | $29,532 | $14,042 |
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 Dakota County Technical College, approximately 27% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.