Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Wor-Wic Community College

With first-year earnings of $40,345 and $20,000 in debt, Wor-Wic's allied health program hits right at Maryland's median for this field—but that modest positioning masks meaningful differences between schools. Carroll Community College's graduates earn $49,000, nearly $10,000 more annually, while Wor-Wic matches the state median exactly. Nationally, this program performs slightly better, ranking in the 65th percentile, suggesting Maryland's allied health market may offer stronger opportunities than many other states.

The debt load sits just above both state and national medians, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50—manageable but not exceptional. For a field where many graduates start working immediately after their associate's degree, this means roughly six months of gross income to cover educational debt. Given that 41% of students receive Pell grants, the program serves a population where avoiding excessive debt matters considerably.

The critical caveat here is sample size: fewer than 30 graduates means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. For families making this decision, Wor-Wic delivers a reasonably solid entry point into allied health careers at a middle-of-the-pack cost. However, if Carroll Community College is geographically feasible, that $9,000 earnings premium warrants serious consideration—it would pay for the difference in any cost variation within two years of graduation.