Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Eastern International College-Jersey City

Similar allied health programs in New Jersey suggest first-year earnings around $37,762, but the actual trajectory here tells a more complicated story. While that initial figure aligns with the state median, graduates from this program report earning just $30,108 four years later—a significant backward slide that's unusual in healthcare fields, where experience typically increases earning power.

The estimated debt of $17,690 looks manageable on paper, representing less than half the first-year earnings estimate. However, the fact that income appears to drop rather than grow raises questions about the types of positions graduates are securing or whether they're remaining in the field. Compare this to top-performing programs in New Jersey—Essex County College graduates earn $54,592, nearly double what this program's graduates report after four years.

For families considering this investment, the declining earnings pattern is the critical concern. While the debt burden itself isn't crushing, you're potentially paying nearly $18,000 for credentials that lead to positions paying $30,000 four years out. Before enrolling, investigate exactly which certifications this program provides, what job titles recent graduates hold, and why their earnings trajectory moves in the wrong direction—answers the school should be able to provide directly.