Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Parkland College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Parkland College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Parkland College graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 50th 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 Illinois
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (33 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland College | $36,872 | $42,144 | $16,681* | — |
| Oakton College | $52,161 | — | —* | — |
| South Suburban College | $46,568 | — | —* | — |
| Elgin Community College | $46,319 | $50,624 | —* | — |
| Morton College | $42,975 | $55,051 | —* | — |
| Fox College | $42,418 | $48,022 | $21,579* | 0.51 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825* | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton College Des Plaines | $3,985 | $52,161 | — |
| South Suburban College South Holland | $5,093 | $46,568 | — |
| Elgin Community College Elgin | $3,180 | $46,319 | — |
| Morton College Cicero | $4,884 | $42,975 | — |
| Fox College Tinley Park | $17,190 | $42,418 | $21,579 |
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 Parkland College, approximately 25% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.