Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Mountainland Technical College

Mountainland Technical College's medical assisting program offers a rare combination that anxious parents will appreciate: minimal debt with solid earning potential. At just $7,250 in student debt—about a quarter of first-year earnings—graduates face one of the lowest debt burdens in the country for this credential. That's roughly $3,000 less than the national average and $3,500 below Utah's typical program.

The earnings story is more nuanced. While first-year graduates earn $30,437, placing them well above the national median ($27,186) and in the 72nd percentile nationally, they're actually trailing other Utah programs by about $1,700. Among the state's 18 medical assisting programs, Mountainland ranks near the middle—notably behind technical colleges like Davis and Bridgerland that place graduates earning $33,000+. However, earnings do grow steadily to $36,079 by year four, a 19% increase that suggests career progression.

For a parent weighing options, this program works best as a low-risk entry point into healthcare. Your child can launch a career with manageable debt and room to grow—but if maximizing immediate earnings is the priority, other Utah technical colleges deliver higher starting salaries with comparable debt loads. The key advantage here is financial safety: even if your child decides healthcare isn't their path, they're not carrying burdensome loans.