Median Debt
$21,549
127% above national median

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 North Carolina

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (47 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wake Technical Community College$33,488$21,549
South Piedmont Community College$35,369
Johnston Community College$33,566
Davidson-Davie Community College$33,142$32,582$10,0000.30
Stanly Community College$31,404
Southeastern College-Charlotte$30,453$29,811$12,8900.42
National Median$27,186$9,5000.35

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton
$2,022$35,369
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
$2,657$33,566
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
$1,978$33,142$10,000
Stanly Community College
Albemarle
$2,672$31,404
Southeastern College-Charlotte
Charlotte
$24,184$30,453$12,890

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 Wake Technical Community College, approximately 27% 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.