Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Houston Community College
Ranked 2nd 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 Houston Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services earn a median $38,382 one year after graduating, rising to $77,524 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 68% above the national median of $36,341 for this field, ranking 2nd 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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