Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Associate's degree · Three Rivers College · Poplar Bluff, MO

CIP 51.11

$30,736Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$40,141Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$11,000Median federal debt

67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Three Rivers College earn a median of $30,736 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,711 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,526–$78,980). Median debt is $11,000, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Three Rivers College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$65,883
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsUndergraduate certificate$50,381
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$35,722
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasAssociate's degree$30,830
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate$28,854
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$28,645
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$27,022
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesNon-credential program$42,323
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$44,271
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$48,396
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingUndergraduate certificate$34,857
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$63,803
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$32,612
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate$33,831
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$31,352
MarketingAssociate's degree$34,725

Frequently asked questions

How much do Health/Medical Preparatory Programs graduates from Three Rivers College make?

The median salary is $30,736 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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