Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Somerset Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Somerset Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Somerset Community College graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 87th 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 Kentucky
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community College | $46,829 | $49,437 | — | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $38,477 | $39,757 | $21,818 | 0.57 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | $36,362 | — | — | — |
| Sullivan University | $33,352 | $32,069 | $29,493 | 0.88 |
| Ross College-Hopkinsville | $31,888 | $34,234 | $15,608 | 0.49 |
| Madisonville Community College | $30,386 | $41,828 | $12,023 | 0.40 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $4,706 | $38,477 | $21,818 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah | $4,656 | $36,362 | — |
| Sullivan University Louisville | $14,220 | $33,352 | $29,493 |
| Ross College-Hopkinsville Hopkinsville | — | $31,888 | $15,608 |
| Madisonville Community College Madisonville | $4,656 | $30,386 | $12,023 |
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 Somerset Community College, approximately 43% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.