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 New Jersey

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern International College-Jersey City$30,108
Essex County College$54,592$59,580$25,1250.46
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$50,530$57,123$18,2500.36
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey$48,332$26,0000.54
Eastwick College-Ramsey$37,762$45,199$23,2380.62
Eastwick College-Nutley$35,883$17,0840.48
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Essex County College
Newark
$5,346$54,592$25,125
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$17,239$50,530$18,250
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey
Cranford
$5,280$48,332$26,000
Eastwick College-Ramsey
Ramsey
$17,028$37,762$23,238
Eastwick College-Nutley
Nutley
$14,846$35,883$17,084

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 Eastern International College-Jersey City, approximately 45% 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.