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Associate-9% vs national median314 grads tracked

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Southwestern Illinois College

Ranked 133rd of 218 associate programs in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$40,226
middle 50%: $30,186 – $49,323
Median · 5 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $36,598 – $57,546
Median · 10 years out
$54,548
middle 50%: $45,543 – $66,303

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 Southwestern Illinois College's associate program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services earn a median $40,226 one year after graduating, rising to $54,548 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $53,013 for this field, ranking 133rd 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
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,513 total interest

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