Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Howard College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Howard College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Howard College graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (89 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard College | $27,268 | — | — | — |
| Houston Community College | $35,469 | $37,034 | $16,035 | 0.45 |
| Lone Star College System | $33,233 | $36,759 | $9,105 | 0.27 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $31,915 | $33,511 | $9,457 | 0.30 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | $31,915 | $33,511 | $9,457 | 0.30 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio | $31,915 | $33,511 | $9,457 | 0.30 |
| National Median | $27,186 | — | $9,500 | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College Houston | $2,040 | $35,469 | $16,035 |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $3,090 | $33,233 | $9,105 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston Houston | — | $31,915 | $9,457 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso El Paso | — | $31,915 | $9,457 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio San Antonio | — | $31,915 | $9,457 |
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 Howard College, approximately 19% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.