Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $40,034 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,269 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,587–$56,048). Median debt is $12,000, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Oakton College Des Plaines | $52,161 | — |
| South Suburban College South Holland | $46,568 | — |
| Elgin Community College Elgin | $46,319 | — |
| Morton College Cicero | $42,975 | — |
| Fox College Tinley Park | $42,418 | $18,625 |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $42,274 | $10,000 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago | $40,148 | — |
| Black Hawk College Moline | $39,761 | — |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago | $37,908 | — |
| Parkland College Champaign | $36,872 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $35,350 | $21,547 |
| Lake Land College Mattoon | $32,934 | — |
| Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey | $31,607 | $7,500 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $31,324 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?
The median salary is $40,034 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.