Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Murray State College

Murray State College's Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program delivers something rare: strong national performance with remarkably low debt. At just $11,685 in typical debt—roughly half the Oklahoma median and far below the national average—graduates enter the workforce with minimal financial burden. First-year earnings of $43,149 put this program in the 77th percentile nationally, significantly outperforming the typical program of its kind.

The Oklahoma picture adds important nuance. While Murray State graduates earn slightly below the state median of $43,773, placing them around the 40th percentile in-state, they're competing against programs with substantially higher debt loads. The top-earning programs in Oklahoma (like Northeastern Oklahoma A&M at $47,341) may offer a few thousand dollars more in salary, but likely come with steeper price tags. Murray State's 0.27 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than three months of their first-year salary—an enviable position for any healthcare worker starting their career.

For families concerned about educational debt, this program offers clear value. The earnings are solid enough to build a career on, and the low debt load provides financial flexibility that many allied health graduates don't enjoy. Unless your student is specifically targeting the highest-paying positions in the state, Murray State presents an affordable path into a stable healthcare field.