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Medical Assisting Services

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Medical Assisting Services.

Entry Level Salary
$50,000
Median Salary
$68,598
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
21.2%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $2,743,920
Entry (Early)
$50,000
Median (Prime)
$68,598
High (Prime)
$70,444

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
-5k
+153k
+168k
$25k / yr
-95k
+63k
+78k
$50k / yr
-185k
-27k
-12k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
29
29
$25k / yr
Never
42
40
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-87%
58%
72%
$50k / yr
-85%
-12%
-6%
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 Rate26.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Dental hygienists

37.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$56,616
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,763|$98,100
openings
15,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8%

Physician assistants

7.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$108,085
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,525|$135,880
openings
11,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +21.1%

Medical assistants

4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$34,757
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,167|$45,690
openings
109,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12.9%

Registered nurses

3.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,302|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%

Postsecondary teachers

1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,655
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$71,027|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%

Physicians

1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$15,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$150,000|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%

Elementary and middle school teachers

1.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,017
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,298|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Management occupations

1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$6,176
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,527|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Medical and health services managers

1.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,029
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$80,388|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%

Physical therapists

1.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,747
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$98,478|$102,760
openings
13,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.9%

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