Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's degree · Tidewater Community College · Norfolk, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Tidewater Community College earn a median of $29,799 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 $9,650, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Radford University Radford | $48,584 | $20,000 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College Fredericksburg | $48,020 | $14,750 |
| Riverside College of Health Sciences Newport News | $47,742 | $18,369 |
| South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $39,761 | $23,000 |
| South University-Richmond Glen Allen | $39,761 | $23,000 |
| Wytheville Community College Wytheville | $38,446 | — |
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $32,640 | $15,494 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff | $32,327 | — |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $32,115 | $20,650 |
| American National University Salem | $29,483 | $22,253 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates from Tidewater Community College make?
The median salary is $29,799 one year after graduation and $52,318 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,650.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.