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 Maryland

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fortis Institute-Towson$25,108
Carroll Community College$49,776$48,776$18,4450.37
Wor-Wic Community College$40,345$20,0000.50
Allegany College of Maryland$34,372$41,880$18,3570.53
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Carroll Community College
Westminster
$4,128$49,776$18,445
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury
$3,744$40,345$20,000
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland
$4,730$34,372$18,357

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 Fortis Institute-Towson, approximately 81% 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.