Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Intellitec College-Grand Junction

Based on comparable allied health programs in Colorado, initial earnings around $43,500 suggest this program starts competitively—close to what graduates at Pima Medical Institute and Arapahoe Community College report. However, the four-year earnings figure of $30,035 raises a red flag about income stability in this field. That's a significant drop rather than the growth you'd typically expect, which could indicate graduates shifting to part-time work, leaving the field, or facing limited advancement opportunities.

The estimated $25,600 in debt sits slightly above Colorado's median for these programs and well above the national benchmark. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59, graduates would need to dedicate roughly seven months of gross pay to clear this debt—manageable if that first-year salary holds steady, but concerning given the subsequent earnings decline. The school serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (64%), meaning many students are borrowing to access this program and may have fewer financial cushions if early career progression stalls.

The earnings trajectory is the real concern here. If your child pursues this path, have frank conversations about career sustainability in medical assisting—whether there are clear advancement opportunities into supervisory or specialized roles, or if the field typically requires additional credentials to maintain earning power. The initial salary is competitive, but you're investing in what happens years three through ten, not just year one.