Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at GateWay Community College

GateWay Community College's Allied Health program punches well above its weight nationally—graduates earn $50,605 within a year, placing them in the 95th percentile compared to similar programs across the country. That's $14,000 more than the national median and nearly on par with Arizona's top-performing programs at Carrington College campuses. The $15,581 in median debt is also notably lower than Arizona's typical $29,360 for this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 that most associate degree programs would envy.

Within Arizona, the picture is more nuanced. While GateWay ranks in the 60th percentile statewide, that's partly because Arizona's Allied Health programs generally perform well—the state median of $47,390 already exceeds the national figure by $10,000. GateWay graduates still out-earn peers at established programs like Pima Medical Institute while carrying substantially less debt. The 6% earnings growth to $53,692 by year four shows solid career progression.

For families watching their budget, this program delivers exceptional value. You're getting near-top-tier outcomes in Arizona at community college prices, with graduates entering the workforce immediately at salaries that comfortably exceed their debt load. This is exactly the kind of program community colleges were designed to provide—accessible training that leads directly to stable employment without crushing debt.