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 Arizona

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (32 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Estrella Mountain Community College$32,180
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson$31,915$33,511$9,4570.30
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley$31,915$33,511$9,4570.30
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa$31,915$33,511$9,4570.30
GateWay Community College-Central City$31,636
GateWay Community College$31,636
National Median$27,186$9,5000.35

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Tucson
$31,915$9,457
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
Mesa
$31,915$9,457
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Mesa
$31,915$9,457
GateWay Community College-Central City
Phoenix
$31,636
GateWay Community College
Phoenix
$2,358$31,636

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 Estrella Mountain Community College, approximately 23% 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.