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Associate-13% vs national median1,035 grads tracked

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Kirkwood Community College

Ranked 147th of 218 associate programs in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,272
middle 50%: $32,468 – $47,050
Median · 5 years out
$45,938
middle 50%: $36,999 – $56,395
Median · 10 years out
$52,165
middle 50%: $41,206 – $63,712

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Kirkwood Community College's associate program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services earn a median $39,272 one year after graduating, rising to $52,165 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $53,013 for this field, ranking 147th of 218 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,020 total interest

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