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Associate-42% vs national median46 grads tracked

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Stark State College

Ranked 21st of 21 associate programs in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,659
middle 50%: $19,851 – $39,425
Median · 5 years out
$34,252
middle 50%: $24,580 – $57,619
Median · 10 years out
$43,047
middle 50%: $29,336 – $62,075

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Stark State College's associate program in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs earn a median $26,659 one year after graduating, rising to $43,047 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 42% below the national median of $58,956 for this field, ranking 21st of 21 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
12.4 yrs
≈ $15,359 total interest

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