Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Delta College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Delta College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Delta College graduates earn $35k, placing them in the 42th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services associates 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 Michigan
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta College | $35,224 | $36,496 | — | — |
| Muskegon Community College | $58,377 | $49,306 | $23,250 | 0.40 |
| Washtenaw Community College | $39,704 | $46,225 | $14,935 | 0.38 |
| Baker College | $36,955 | $32,974 | $23,184 | 0.63 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | $33,836 | $32,428 | — | — |
| Mott Community College | $31,965 | $38,747 | $17,500 | 0.55 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Community College Muskegon | $6,990 | $58,377 | $23,250 |
| Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor | $2,736 | $39,704 | $14,935 |
| Baker College Owosso | $12,810 | $36,955 | $23,184 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $4,059 | $33,836 | — |
| Mott Community College Flint | $4,426 | $31,965 | $17,500 |
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 Delta College, approximately 35% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.