Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) at Provo College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$41,008

68th percentile

60th percentile in Utah

Median Debt

$22,000

11% above national median

Analysis

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.

Where Provo College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Provo College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Utah (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Provo CollegeProvo	$16,491	$41,008	—	$22,000	0.54
Utah Tech UniversitySaint George	$6,074	$39,812	—	$18,125	0.46
Joyce University of Nursing and Health SciencesDraper	$20,780	$36,777	—	—	—
Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City	$4,257	$34,862	$45,207	$14,136	0.41
National Median	—	$36,862	—	$19,825	0.54

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 Provo College, approximately 57% 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 44 graduates with reported earnings and 45 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.