Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville

This program's earnings fall significantly short of both national and state expectations for allied health training. While graduates earn around $26,000 in their first year, that's nearly $11,000 below the national median and $9,000 below what similar programs deliver elsewhere in North Carolina. The debt burden of $27,403 essentially equals an entire year's salary, creating a challenging financial start for new graduates.

The comparison to other North Carolina schools is particularly striking. Community colleges like Martin and Southwestern consistently produce graduates earning $42,000+ annually with similar training, suggesting location and institutional factors play a major role in outcomes. Even accounting for regional wage differences, this program ranks in just the 25th percentile statewide—meaning three-quarters of comparable North Carolina programs deliver better results.

The modest 5% earnings growth over four years offers little hope for rapidly improving the debt-to-income picture. For families considering this investment, the math is straightforward: you'll likely pay more and earn less than at dozens of other schools offering the same credential. North Carolina's community college system offers multiple allied health programs with superior earning potential and typically lower costs, making them far more sensible alternatives for this career path.