Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram

Median Earnings (1yr)

$24,563

27th percentile

60th percentile in Texas

Median Debt

$9,235

3% below national median

Analysis

Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram's medical assisting program lands squarely in the middle of Texas options—literally at the state median for earnings—but trails the national average by about $2,600 annually. This matters because your student could potentially earn $7,000-$11,000 more per year at nearby Houston or San Antonio alternatives (like Pima Medical Institute's San Antonio campus) while taking on similar debt levels. The 60th percentile Texas ranking means this program beats about half of in-state competitors, but the 27th percentile nationally signals it's falling behind programs in other states.

The financial picture itself isn't alarming: $9,235 in debt against first-year earnings of $24,563 translates to manageable monthly payments, and the 8% earnings bump to $26,477 by year four shows modest but steady growth. For a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (73%), this accessibility matters. However, the debt sits at the 77th percentile nationally, meaning students here borrow more than at most comparable programs despite earning less.

The bottom line: This program offers a functional entry point to medical assisting without crushing debt, but your student is paying roughly market rate for below-market outcomes. If they're committed to staying in San Antonio, compare closely with Pima's local campus. If Houston is an option, that city's community college system delivers significantly stronger returns for similar or lower investment.

Where Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram	$24,563	$26,477	+8%
Houston Community College	$35,469	$37,034	+4%
Lone Star College System	$33,233	$36,759	+11%
Lamson Institute	$26,882	$34,236	+27%
Pima Medical Institute-Houston	$31,915	$33,511	+5%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (89 total in state)

Scroll to see more →

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Milan Institute-San Antonio IngramSan Antonio	—	$24,563	$26,477	$9,235	0.38
Houston Community CollegeHouston	$2,040	$35,469	$37,034	$16,035	0.45
Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands	$3,090	$33,233	$36,759	$9,105	0.27
Pima Medical Institute-HoustonHouston	—	$31,915	$33,511	$9,457	0.30
Pima Medical Institute-El PasoEl Paso	—	$31,915	$33,511	$9,457	0.30
Pima Medical Institute-San AntonioSan Antonio	—	$31,915	$33,511	$9,457	0.30
National Median	—	$27,186	—	$9,500	0.35

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 Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram, approximately 73% 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 311 graduates with reported earnings and 344 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.