General
Medical Assisting Services
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Medical Assisting Services.
Entry Level Salary
$49,876
Median Salary
$67,530
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
21.1%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,701,200
Entry (Early)
$49,876
Median (Prime)
$67,530
High (Prime)
$70,793
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 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
-6k
+142k
+169k
$25k / yr
-96k
+52k
+79k
$50k / yr
-186k
-38k
-11k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
30
29
$25k / yr
Never
44
40
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-89%
48%
72%
$50k / yr
-86%
-17%
-5%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate25.8%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Dental hygienists
37.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$94,260
openings
15,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7%
Physician assistants
8.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$105,797
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,805|$133,260
openings
12,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +20.4%
Medical assistants
4.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$39,393
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$67,530|$44,200
openings
112,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12.5%
Registered nurses
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$71,735|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Postsecondary teachers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$35,867
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,000|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Physicians
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$487,306
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$168,825|N/A
openings
22,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.8%
Elementary and middle school teachers
1.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$41,650
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,275|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Medical and health services managers
1.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,888
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,413|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%
Management occupations
1.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$7,879
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$83,691|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Pharmacy technicians
1.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$35,397
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$36,444|$43,460
openings
49,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
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 Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| allied health and medical assisting services. | Undergrad Certificate | 1087 | $17,027 - $74,003 |
| allied health and medical assisting services. | Associate's Degree | 815 | $12,551 - $76,784 |
| allied health and medical assisting services. | Bachelor's Degree | 31 | $16,087 - $99,777 |
| allied health and medical assisting services. | Master's Degree | 19 | $86,658 - $226,131 |
| allied health and medical assisting services. | First Professional Degree | 2 | $79,170 - $79,170 |
| allied health and medical assisting services. | Level 99 | 8 | Data N/A |