Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Portland Community College
Ranked 7th of 121 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Portland Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services earn a median $39,235 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 25% above the national median of $36,341 for this field, ranking 7th of 121 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.
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