Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Fox College

Fox College graduates enter the workforce earning about $42,400—solidly above both the national median ($36,900) and the Illinois average ($40,000) for this field. Among the state's 33 programs, this lands in the 60th percentile, meaning you're beating three-fifths of alternatives. The $21,600 in typical debt translates to a manageable 51 cents owed for every dollar earned in that first year, and earnings climb to $48,000 by year four—a healthy 13% bump that suggests real career progression rather than stagnation.

The reality check: community colleges like Oakton and South Suburban deliver stronger outcomes (around $50,000+), often with lower price tags. Fox serves a purpose for students who need the flexibility or support of a for-profit institution—nearly half the student body receives Pell grants—but financially speaking, you're paying a premium over community college options without dramatically different results.

If your child has already been admitted elsewhere in Illinois, compare the numbers carefully. If Fox is the only realistic option due to scheduling, location, or admission challenges, these outcomes won't derail their financial future. The debt is moderate, earnings are respectable, and the trajectory is upward. Just don't choose Fox assuming private education automatically means better outcomes in allied health—the community college systems in Illinois are competitive here.