Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Williams Technical College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$16,701

5th percentile

25th percentile in Louisiana

Median Debt

$6,333

33% below national median

Analysis

The small sample size here demands caution, but the numbers tell a troubling story: graduates are earning just $16,701 a year—roughly $11,000 below Louisiana's median for medical assisting programs and $10,000 below the national benchmark. While the debt load itself is modest at $6,333, that's actually high relative to these meager earnings, placing this program in the 95th percentile nationally for debt burden. Compare this to accessible alternatives like Delgado Community College, where graduates earn nearly $30,000, or even Baton Rouge Community College at $29,000.

At this earning level, graduates are making about $8 per hour—barely above minimum wage despite completing a healthcare credential. Even among Louisiana's 36 medical assisting programs, this ranks only in the 25th percentile. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 might seem reasonable in isolation, but it's masking the real problem: the absolute earnings are too low to support financial independence, regardless of debt level.

For parents considering this program, the math is stark. Your child could attend several other Louisiana technical colleges and potentially double their starting salary in the same field. Unless there's a compelling geographic reason to stay in Houma, exploring programs in Baton Rouge or New Orleans makes significantly more financial sense.

Where Williams Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Williams Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (36 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Williams Technical CollegeHouma	—	$16,701	—	$6,333	0.38
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans	$4,678	$29,905	$30,675	$25,000	0.84
Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge	$4,221	$28,935	—	$9,500	0.33
Fortis College-Baton RougeBaton Rouge	$16,167	$25,556	$28,041	$9,500	0.37
Northshore Technical Community CollegeLacombe	$4,203	$25,451	—	$14,250	0.56
Medical Training CollegeBaton Rouge	—	$24,585	$22,195	$5,945	0.24
National Median	—	$27,186	—	$9,500	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

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 Williams Technical College, approximately 66% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 25 graduates with reported earnings and 26 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.