Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's degree · Southwestern Community College · Sylva, NC
$42,374Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,951Median earnings 4 years after
$40,114Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Southwestern Community College earn a median of $42,374 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).
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Community College Williamston | $42,820 | — |
| Nash Community College Rocky Mount | $38,589 | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury | $37,465 | — |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Concord | $37,422 | $17,500 |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $36,277 | $10,500 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $35,967 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $35,937 | — |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson | $35,552 | — |
| Pitt Community College Winterville | $34,294 | $12,350 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville | $33,274 | $21,000 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $33,178 | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $33,112 | — |
| Johnston Community College Smithfield | $32,904 | — |
| Alamance Community College Graham | $32,778 | — |
| Montgomery Community College Troy | $30,388 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates from Southwestern Community College make?
The median salary is $42,374 one year after graduation and $40,114 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.