Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Northeast Alabama Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Northeast Alabama Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northeast Alabama Community College graduates earn $17k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alabama Community College | $17,055 | $24,977 | — | — |
| Jefferson State Community College | $47,796 | $48,121 | — | — |
| South University-Montgomery | $39,761 | $43,365 | $30,694 | 0.77 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | $37,672 | $40,576 | $14,080 | 0.37 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | $37,346 | $34,749 | $12,000 | 0.32 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | $34,039 | $33,930 | $29,500 | 0.87 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson State Community College Birmingham | $5,040 | $47,796 | — |
| South University-Montgomery Montgomery | $18,238 | $39,761 | $30,694 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner | $5,060 | $37,672 | $14,080 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville | $4,980 | $37,346 | $12,000 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $13,420 | $34,039 | $29,500 |
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 Northeast Alabama Community College, approximately 38% 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.