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 Maine

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Maine (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northern Maine Community College$32,135
Southern Maine Community College$40,964$41,006$17,5000.43
Beal University$38,540$33,465$19,9790.52
Kennebec Valley Community College$35,260$37,168$21,7870.62
Eastern Maine Community College$35,194
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Maine

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maine schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland
$3,797$40,964$17,500
Beal University
Bangor
$38,540$19,979
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield
$3,562$35,260$21,787
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor
$3,877$35,194

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 Northern Maine Community College, approximately 42% 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.