Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Western Technical College
Associate's Degree
Where Western Technical College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services associates's programs nationally
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Earnings Distribution
How Western Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Western Technical College graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (51 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | $53,747 | $58,777 | — | — |
| Western Technical College | $53,747 | $58,777 | — | — |
| San Jacinto Community College | $52,032 | $60,275 | $21,000 | 0.40 |
| Kilgore College | $51,558 | — | — | — |
| Navarro College | $51,543 | $50,309 | $24,448 | 0.47 |
| Weatherford College | $51,083 | $56,586 | $20,750 | 0.41 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College El Paso | — | $53,747 | — |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $1,992 | $52,032 | $21,000 |
| Kilgore College Kilgore | $2,160 | $51,558 | — |
| Navarro College Corsicana | $3,008 | $51,543 | $24,448 |
| Weatherford College Weatherford | $4,560 | $51,083 | $20,750 |
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 Western Technical College, approximately 47% 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.