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 Indiana

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
International Business College-Indianapolis$26,514
Ivy Tech Community College$32,398$29,191$10,5960.33
Purdue University Global$31,962$29,604$19,0000.59
Fortis College-Indianapolis$28,653$28,120$11,4660.40
Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie$27,186$26,021$9,5000.35
Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette$26,624$24,537$9,5000.36
National Median$27,186$9,5000.35

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Indiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis
$4,912$32,398$10,596
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette
$10,110$31,962$19,000
Fortis College-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$14,116$28,653$11,466
Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
Muncie
$27,186$9,500
Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette
Lafayette
$26,624$9,500

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 International Business College-Indianapolis, 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.