Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) at Prince George's Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$40,345

Est. from MD median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$18,445

Est. from MD median (3 programs)

Analysis

Medical assisting programs in Maryland suggest first-year earnings around $40,345—a figure derived from comparable community college programs in the state. With estimated debt of $18,445, this translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46, meaning graduates would owe roughly half their first year's salary. That's manageable territory, though not exceptional. Nationally, similar programs produce median earnings of $36,862, so Maryland's allied health market appears somewhat stronger than average.

The challenge here is uncertainty. When data is suppressed due to small graduate cohorts, we're working with proxies rather than Prince George's Community College's actual track record. The state benchmark suggests reasonable outcomes, but individual schools vary widely—from Carroll Community College's $49,776 to Allegany's $34,372. Without knowing where Prince George's falls on that spectrum, you're making decisions in a fog. The debt estimate seems reasonable for a community college associate's degree, but the earnings picture could swing several thousand dollars in either direction.

For parents, this means treating the investment as moderate-risk rather than sure thing. Medical assisting offers steady employment, and the debt load isn't crushing, but you'll want to verify job placement rates and connections to local healthcare employers before committing. The difference between a well-connected program and an adequate one could mean $10,000 annually in early career earnings.

Where Prince George's Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (16 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Prince George's Community CollegeLargo	$3,914	$40,345*	—	$18,445*	—
Carroll Community CollegeWestminster	$4,128	$49,776*	$48,776	$18,445*	0.37
Wor-Wic Community CollegeSalisbury	$3,744	$40,345*	—	$20,000*	0.50
Allegany College of MarylandCumberland	$4,730	$34,372*	$41,880	$18,357*	0.53
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 Prince George's Community College, approximately 32% 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 3 similar programs in MD. Actual outcomes may vary.