Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) at Neosho County Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,217

Est. from KS median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$17,000

Est. from KS median (4 programs)

Analysis

Similar programs in Kansas suggest first-year earnings around $44,200 and debt near $17,000 for this associate's degree—numbers that place Neosho County's program squarely in the middle of the state's allied health landscape. That estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates would need about five months of gross income to cover their educational investment, a manageable burden compared to the national median debt of nearly $20,000 for this credential.

What complicates the picture is the unusual earnings trajectory: reported fourth-year earnings actually drop to $42,281 from the estimated first-year figure. This backwards progression is atypical for healthcare fields and might reflect graduates moving between full-time and part-time positions, pursuing additional training, or the volatility that comes from small sample sizes in the data. Comparable Kansas programs at Hutchinson and Washburn show stronger initial earnings in the mid-$40,000s with more typical growth patterns.

The program's core economics work—you're borrowing roughly five months of income for training that leads to employment in a stable field. But the lack of reported data specific to Neosho County means you're essentially betting on whether this school will match the state average rather than having concrete evidence of graduate success. Before committing, talk to the program directly about placement rates and typical employer relationships, since those factors matter more than statewide estimates when the actual outcomes remain unpublished.

Where Neosho County Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services associates's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Neosho County Community College	—	$42,281	—
Tacoma Community College	$58,382	$64,947	+11%
Kansas City Kansas Community College	$42,823	$47,071	+10%
Washburn University	$45,386	$45,676	+1%
Rasmussen University-Kansas	$35,350	$32,985	-7%

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (19 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Neosho County Community CollegeChanute	$5,644	$44,217*	$42,281	$17,000*	—
Hutchinson Community CollegeHutchinson	$3,420	$48,347*	—	$19,500*	0.40
Washburn UniversityTopeka	$9,578	$45,386*	$45,676	$22,566*	0.50
Labette Community CollegeParsons	$3,968	$44,217*	—	$10,500*	0.24
Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City	$3,150	$42,823*	$47,071	$14,500*	0.34
Rasmussen University-KansasTopeka	$15,340	$35,350*	$32,985	$26,612*	0.75
National Median	—	$36,862*	—	$19,825*	0.54

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Neosho County Community College, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.