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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for General Medical And Health Services.

Entry Level Salary
$38,866
Median Salary
$81,100
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
28.5%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,244,000
Entry (Early)
$38,866
Median (Prime)
$81,100
High (Prime)
$82,350

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-106k
+254k
+264k
$25k / yr
-196k
+164k
+174k
$50k / yr
-285k
+74k
+84k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
33
33
$50k / yr
Never
44
43

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-180%
151%
160%
$50k / yr
-131%
34%
39%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate39.6%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Registered nurses

6.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,057|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%

Physical therapists

5.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,747|$102,760
openings
13,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.9%

Occupational therapists

3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,311
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,885|$100,330
openings
10,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +14.8%

Physicians

3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,763
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$170,037|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%

Management occupations

2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,747|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Medical and health services managers

2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$56,616
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,891|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%

Elementary and middle school teachers

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$36,028
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,422|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Physician assistants

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$115,857
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$135,880
openings
11,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +21.1%

Pharmacists

1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$20,588
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$130,000|$140,910
openings
12,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.2%

Medical assistants

1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$28,823
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$37,074|$45,690
openings
109,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12.9%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
allied health and medical assisting services.Undergrad Certificate1032$17,027 - $74,003
allied health and medical assisting services.Associate's Degree763$12,551 - $76,784
allied health and medical assisting services.Bachelor's Degree20$16,087 - $98,777
allied health and medical assisting services.Master's Degree15$104,413 - $226,131
allied health and medical assisting services.First Professional Degree1Data N/A
alternative and complementary medical support services.Undergrad Certificate1Data N/A
alternative and complementary medical support services.Associate's Degree3$23,239 - $23,239
alternative and complementary medical support services.Bachelor's Degree1Data N/A
alternative and complementary medical support services.Master's Degree3$44,993 - $44,993
gerontology.Undergrad Certificate19$38,916 - $51,839
gerontology.Associate's Degree7$39,217 - $39,217
gerontology.Bachelor's Degree29$49,843 - $63,876
gerontology.Master's Degree32$47,856 - $79,668
gerontology.Doctoral Degree9Data N/A
gerontology.Graduate Certificate17Data N/A
health services/allied health/health sciences, general.Undergrad Certificate55$32,445 - $58,763
health services/allied health/health sciences, general.Associate's Degree164$36,563 - $79,283
health services/allied health/health sciences, general.Bachelor's Degree285$40,140 - $135,742
health services/allied health/health sciences, general.Master's Degree50$28,680 - $137,579
health services/allied health/health sciences, general.Doctoral Degree13$69,215 - $123,190
health services/allied health/health sciences, general.First Professional Degree1Data N/A
health services/allied health/health sciences, general.Graduate Certificate10$61,345 - $61,345
mental and social health services and allied professions.Undergrad Certificate225$28,961 - $74,390
mental and social health services and allied professions.Associate's Degree237$27,230 - $71,896
mental and social health services and allied professions.Bachelor's Degree85$32,514 - $76,395
mental and social health services and allied professions.Post-bacc Certificate11$57,321 - $57,321
mental and social health services and allied professions.Master's Degree322$30,704 - $100,714
mental and social health services and allied professions.Doctoral Degree36$62,122 - $86,214
mental and social health services and allied professions.First Professional Degree2$57,744 - $57,744
mental and social health services and allied professions.Graduate Certificate56$52,086 - $70,134