Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Associate's degree · Kirkwood Community College · Cedar Rapids, IA

CIP 51.08

$36,939Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,202Median earnings 4 years after
$38,976Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
80Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $36,939 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 $13,000, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
$44,455$12,000
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo
$39,614$16,500
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
$37,483—
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
$36,313—
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
$34,244$12,625
Ross College-Davenport
Davenport
$31,888$9,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates from Kirkwood Community College make?

The median salary is $36,939 one year after graduation and $38,976 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.