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

This program presents significant financial challenges that warrant serious consideration. With median earnings of just $22,869 one year after graduation, graduates earn substantially less than both the national median ($27,186) and North Carolina's median ($30,406) for similar programs. Among NC's 47 allied health programs, this ranks in only the 25th percentile—meaning three-quarters of comparable programs in the state produce better earnings outcomes.

The debt picture is mixed but concerning when combined with low earnings. While the $16,500 debt load ranks favorably in the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of programs have higher debt), it creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72—a manageable level if earnings were higher. More troubling is the complete lack of earnings growth: graduates earn virtually the same amount four years later ($22,935) as they do initially, suggesting limited career advancement potential.

The contrast with top-performing programs in North Carolina is stark. South Piedmont Community College graduates earn $35,369—over $12,000 more annually—while several other NC programs exceed $30,000. Given that community colleges typically offer similar programs at lower cost, this represents a poor value proposition. Unless there are compelling location-specific reasons to attend Miller-Motte Jacksonville, families should strongly consider the higher-performing community college alternatives that offer better earnings potential in the same field.