Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at North Idaho College

North Idaho College's Allied Health program punches well above its weight class, delivering first-year earnings of $45,672—that's $6,700 more than the Idaho median and ranks in the 84th percentile nationally among nearly 1,000 programs. Even more impressive, graduates here out-earn those from larger competitors like Carrington College-Boise and Idaho State University while carrying manageable debt of just over $15,000.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33 means graduates owe roughly four months' salary, a favorable position for an associate's degree program. While the debt sits at the 78th percentile nationally (meaning higher than typical), it's actually on par with Idaho's state median for this field. The real story is that graduates are earning substantially more than their peers elsewhere, which makes the debt load far more manageable in practice.

For Idaho families, this represents solid regional value. Your child would likely secure stable healthcare employment in the Coeur d'Alene area with debt they can realistically pay down within a few years. The program's strong earnings performance—particularly compared to other Idaho options—suggests effective clinical partnerships and job placement. This is the kind of practical credential that delivers on the community college promise: career-ready skills without crushing debt.