Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at South Puget Sound Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How South Puget Sound Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
South Puget Sound Community College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 45th 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 Washington
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Washington (29 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Puget Sound Community College | $35,815 | $37,274 | — | — |
| Tacoma Community College | $58,382 | $64,947 | $18,220 | 0.31 |
| Highline College | $50,468 | $41,572 | $7,197 | 0.14 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $47,797 | $43,444 | $21,000 | 0.44 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $45,385 | $39,641 | $20,335 | 0.45 |
| Whatcom Community College | $44,573 | $40,006 | $19,660 | 0.44 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Washington
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Community College Tacoma | $4,920 | $58,382 | $18,220 |
| Highline College Des Moines | $4,623 | $50,468 | $7,197 |
| Spokane Falls Community College Spokane | $4,058 | $47,797 | $21,000 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland | $5,156 | $45,385 | $20,335 |
| Whatcom Community College Bellingham | $5,146 | $44,573 | $19,660 |
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 South Puget Sound Community College, approximately 23% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.