Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Provo College

Provo College graduates earn about $41,000 in their first year—solidly above both the national median ($36,862) and Utah's median ($38,294) for medical assisting programs. That 60th percentile ranking among Utah schools means it outperforms most in-state alternatives, though it trails Utah Tech by a bit. The $22,000 debt load is higher than Utah's typical $18,125, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 is manageable territory where graduates can realistically pay down their loans while building a career.

The calculus here is straightforward: you're paying slightly more than average but getting notably better outcomes than most medical assisting programs in the state. With over half of students receiving Pell grants, this program appears to serve working-class students effectively—they're graduating with debt they can handle and earnings that exceed expectations for this field. Medical assisting won't make anyone wealthy, but these numbers suggest graduates leave with the skills employers value.

For parents weighing community college alternatives, Provo College's premium over Salt Lake Community College ($6,000 more in first-year earnings) could justify the extra debt if the smaller program size and focused training fit your student better. This is solid preparation for a stable healthcare career without the crushing debt that derails so many graduates.