Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Virginia Highlands Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Virginia Highlands Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Virginia Highlands Community College graduates earn $22k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands Community College | $22,314 | — | — | — |
| ECPI University | $29,480 | — | $15,307 | 0.52 |
| American National University | $26,563 | $24,466 | $17,626 | 0.66 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | $23,035 | $23,410 | $9,500 | 0.41 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | $23,035 | $23,410 | $9,500 | 0.41 |
| National Median | $27,186 | — | $9,500 | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $18,484 | $29,480 | $15,307 |
| American National University Salem | $10,735 | $26,563 | $17,626 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk | $14,083 | $23,035 | $9,500 |
| Fortis College-Richmond Richmond | $14,986 | $23,035 | $9,500 |
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 Virginia Highlands Community College, approximately 42% 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.