Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe

At $26,000 in first-year earnings, Miller-Motte College-McCann's Allied Health program significantly underperforms both national and Louisiana benchmarks. While the program ranks in the 25th percentile within Louisiana, it falls to just the 10th percentile nationally—meaning 90% of similar programs across the country produce better earnings outcomes. The gap is substantial: graduates here earn about $11,000 less than the national median and $5,000 less than Louisiana's state median for this field.

The debt picture adds another layer of concern. At $27,403, student debt exceeds what most programs require and creates a debt-to-earnings ratio above 1.0, meaning graduates owe more than they earn in their first year. Compare this to top Louisiana performers like Bossier Parish Community College, where graduates earn nearly double at $49,819, or even mid-tier options like Delgado Community College at $45,773. The earnings growth of just 5% over four years provides minimal relief from this initial debt burden.

With 74% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already financially stretched. This program's combination of below-average earnings and above-average debt creates a challenging financial trajectory that could burden graduates for years. Louisiana families would be better served exploring the state's community college options, which deliver significantly stronger earnings potential at lower cost.