Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Gulf Coast State College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Gulf Coast State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Gulf Coast State College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 64th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services associates programs nationally.
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 Florida
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast State College | $40,027 | $49,758 | $16,166* | — |
| Hodges University | $50,942 | $44,787 | $21,250* | 0.42 |
| Santa Fe College | $42,710 | — | $26,250* | 0.61 |
| Taylor College | $42,622 | $50,875 | $25,250* | 0.59 |
| St Petersburg College | $41,802 | — | $20,453* | 0.49 |
| South University-West Palm Beach | $39,761 | $43,365 | $30,694* | 0.77 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825* | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodges University Fort Myers | $15,580 | $50,942 | $21,250 |
| Santa Fe College Gainesville | $2,563 | $42,710 | $26,250 |
| Taylor College Ocala | $13,263 | $42,622 | $25,250 |
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $2,682 | $41,802 | $20,453 |
| South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach | $18,238 | $39,761 | $30,694 |
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 Gulf Coast State College, approximately 28% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 27 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.