Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) at Hallmark University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,175

Est. from TX median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$24,121

Est. from TX median (5 programs)

Analysis

Similar allied health programs across Texas suggest first-year earnings around $44,000, putting Hallmark's estimated outcomes roughly in line with the state median. Yet there's a troubling discrepancy here: while peer programs indicate strong first-year returns, the actual reported four-year earnings for this specific program drop to just under $30,000. That's a significant reversal—and it raises questions about whether graduates are advancing in the field or struggling to maintain their initial positions.

The estimated debt of $24,000 appears manageable against the projected first-year earnings, yielding a debt-to-income ratio of 0.55. However, that ratio was calculated against the optimistic first-year estimate. Against the actual four-year figure of $29,949, the financial picture deteriorates considerably. Several Texas community colleges—San Jacinto, Kilgore, Navarro—report graduates earning over $51,000, demonstrating what's possible in this field without the debt burden of a private institution.

The bottom line: you're working with incomplete information about this specific program, but the one hard data point available—that $29,949 four-year earnings figure—is concerning enough to warrant serious consideration of alternative programs. Community college options in Texas appear to produce substantially stronger outcomes at lower cost.

Where Hallmark University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services associates's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Hallmark University	—	$29,949	—
San Jacinto Community College	$52,032	$60,275	+16%
Austin Community College District	$49,448	$59,099	+20%
Western Technical College	$53,747	$58,777	+9%
Western Technical College	$53,747	$58,777	+9%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (51 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio	—	$44,175*	$29,949	$24,121*	—
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso	—	$53,747*	$58,777	—*	—
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso	—	$53,747*	$58,777	—*	—
San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena	$1,992	$52,032*	$60,275	$21,000*	0.40
Kilgore CollegeKilgore	$2,160	$51,558*	—	—*	—
Navarro CollegeCorsicana	$3,008	$51,543*	$50,309	$24,448*	0.47
National Median	—	$36,862*	—	$19,825*	0.54

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

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 Hallmark University, approximately 50% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 29 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.