Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Elgin Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Elgin Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Elgin Community College graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 86th 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 Illinois
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (33 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | $46,319 | $50,624 | — | — |
| Oakton College | $52,161 | — | — | — |
| South Suburban College | $46,568 | — | — | — |
| Morton College | $42,975 | $55,051 | — | — |
| Fox College | $42,418 | $48,022 | $21,579 | 0.51 |
| College of DuPage | $42,274 | — | $17,125 | 0.41 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton College Des Plaines | $3,985 | $52,161 | — |
| South Suburban College South Holland | $5,093 | $46,568 | — |
| Morton College Cicero | $4,884 | $42,975 | — |
| Fox College Tinley Park | $17,190 | $42,418 | $21,579 |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $4,320 | $42,274 | $17,125 |
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 Elgin Community College, approximately 22% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.