Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Front Range Community College

Front Range Community College graduates from this medical assisting program earn $35,838 within a year—nearly $4,500 above the Colorado median and $8,600 above the national average. That places it in the 95th percentile nationally, though within Colorado it ranks closer to the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile. The program costs more than typical medical assisting certificates ($16,000 versus about $9,500 nationally), but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 means graduates can theoretically pay off their loans in roughly five months of gross earnings—a manageable burden even for an entry-level healthcare role.

The tradeoff here is clear: you're paying premium tuition compared to other Colorado options, but you're also getting above-average results. Emily Griffith Technical College produces slightly higher earners at $39,475, while several other Colorado programs deliver similar outcomes at lower cost. Four years out, earnings tick up modestly to $37,535, which is typical for medical assisting roles where pay increases tend to be incremental rather than dramatic.

For parents, the question is whether the $6,000 price premium over typical programs justifies the convenience and reputation of Front Range. If your child values the established community college environment and can manage the higher debt load, this delivers solid employment outcomes. But if cost is the primary concern, other Colorado programs offer comparable earnings at significantly lower price points.