Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College graduates from this allied health program earn roughly $7,000 more than the typical Michigan graduate in the same field—a meaningful advantage in a state where this program often produces disappointing results. While the $39,704 starting salary trails top performers like Muskegon Community College significantly, it beats 60% of Michigan programs and positions graduates above the national median. The 16% earnings growth over four years suggests reasonable career progression, with year-four earnings reaching $46,225.

The financial picture looks manageable: $14,935 in median debt translates to less than 40 cents per dollar of first-year income. That's actually lower debt than most Michigan programs, though the debt percentile shows it's higher than many programs nationally. For students who can commute to Ann Arbor and keep costs down, this combination of moderate debt and above-average Michigan earnings creates a workable path into healthcare support roles.

The major caveat here is the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates reported data, which means a few outliers could skew these numbers significantly. That said, the consistency of outperforming state benchmarks while keeping debt reasonable suggests Washtenaw is doing something right for students entering this field in Michigan's healthcare market.