Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Southeast Community College Area

Southeast Community College's Allied Health and Medical Assisting program delivers earnings that crush the national average—graduates earn $35,315 in their first year, placing them in the 95th percentile nationally for this credential. That's roughly $8,000 more than the typical medical assisting program graduate earns. However, within Nebraska's small market of four programs, this represents the median outcome, meaning there's nothing uniquely strong about this specific program relative to local alternatives.

The debt picture is reasonable at $12,252, giving graduates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35—they'd owe about four months of gross income. Nationally, this debt level sits at the 21st percentile, meaning 79% of similar programs saddle students with more debt. The concern here is the slight earnings dip to $34,586 by year four, though this appears more related to the inherent ceiling in medical assisting roles than any program weakness.

For Nebraska families, this certificate offers a reliable entry point into healthcare that pays noticeably better than the national norm for this field. Just understand you're paying typical Nebraska prices for typical Nebraska outcomes in medical assisting—solid and stable, but not exceptional within the state. If your child can handle the coursework, this is a sensible one-year credential that delivers immediate employment at wages that cover the modest debt load comfortably.