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 Minnesota

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (25 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center$28,665
Anoka Technical College$41,583$18,7550.45
Century College$40,253$37,549$22,9210.57
Dakota County Technical College$40,180$38,340
Lake Superior College$33,245$32,799$16,0000.48
Rasmussen University-Minnesota$29,532$30,496$14,0420.48
National Median$27,186$9,5000.35

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
$6,267$41,583$18,755
Century College
White Bear Lake
$6,182$40,253$22,921
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
$6,419$40,180
Lake Superior College
Duluth
$5,786$33,245$16,000
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
$10,899$29,532$14,042

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 Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center, approximately 45% 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.