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Certificate (under 1 year)-6% vs national median158 grads tracked

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Northwest Vista College

Ranked 73rd of 112 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,903
middle 50%: $20,714 – $36,510
Median · 5 years out
$38,181
middle 50%: $29,108 – $48,487
Median · 10 years out
$51,576
middle 50%: $38,450 – $64,996

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Northwest Vista College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services earn a median $27,903 one year after graduating, rising to $51,576 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $40,696 for this field, ranking 73rd of 112 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $13,385 total interest

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