Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

This Allied Health program at Rasmussen University-Wisconsin presents a mixed financial picture that requires careful consideration. While the program performs well nationally (66th percentile for earnings), it significantly underperforms within Wisconsin, ranking in just the 40th percentile among state programs. The $30,496 four-year earnings lag nearly $4,000 behind the Wisconsin median of $34,484, and the state's top technical colleges consistently produce graduates earning $36,000+—about $6,000 more annually.

The debt picture is more encouraging, with graduates owing $14,042 compared to the state median of $11,160, resulting in a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48. However, the minimal earnings growth (just 3% over four years) suggests this field offers limited advancement potential, which is concerning given that Wisconsin's technical college alternatives provide both higher starting salaries and likely similar career trajectories.

For Wisconsin families, this program appears overpriced relative to in-state alternatives. The state's technical colleges offer the same credential with significantly better earning potential at likely lower cost. Unless location constraints make Rasmussen the only viable option, your child would be better served applying to programs like Blackhawk Technical College or Western Technical College, which deliver $6,000+ higher annual earnings that compound over an entire career.