Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Fortis College-Landover

Fortis College-Landover's Allied Health program delivers solid performance in a competitive Maryland market, ranking in the 60th percentile among state programs with graduates earning $27,871 in their first year. While this slightly exceeds both national and state medians for the field, the $700 advantage over Maryland's median isn't dramatic. The program's strength lies in its reasonable debt load—at $9,500, students graduate with manageable obligations that represent just 34% of first-year earnings, creating a sustainable financial foundation.

The modest 4% earnings growth over four years reflects the typical trajectory for medical assisting roles, where compensation tends to plateau rather than climb significantly. However, the program serves its predominantly Pell-eligible student body (73%) well by providing accessible entry into healthcare support careers without crushing debt burdens. Among Maryland's limited options, Fortis-Landover matches the performance of Fortis Institute-Towson while significantly outperforming All-State Career-Baltimore.

For parents whose children are committed to medical assisting, this program offers a practical pathway with reasonable financial terms. The debt-to-earnings ratio suggests graduates can manage loan payments while building healthcare experience, though families should understand this field's earning potential peaks relatively early in one's career.