Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL · Associate's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Northwest Shoals Community College graduates in allied health and medical assisting services earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Shoals Community College Compares for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
All 476 colleges reporting allied health and medical assisting services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widener University Chester, PA | $76,784 | $78,090 | #1 | $61,990 |
| 2 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $76,531 | $70,392 | #4 | $58,382 |
| 3 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $74,847 | $68,106 | #6 | $57,242 |
| 4 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $74,523 | $76,541 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA | $72,307 | $65,795 | #11 | $56,092 |
| 6 | CBD College Los Angeles, CA | $71,543 | $65,099 | #13 | $52,829 |
| 7 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $68,998 | $65,672 | #12 | $40,754 |
| 8 | Institute of Technology Clovis, CA | $68,978 | $62,765 | #22 | $59,548 |
| 9 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA | $68,791 | $62,595 | #23 | $58,718 |
| 10 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $68,770 | $71,191 | #3 | $58,734 |
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| 461 | Northwest State Community College Archbold, OH | $30,960 | $33,039 | #456 | — |
| 462 | Laurel Technical Institute Hermitage, PA | $30,722 | $31,245 | #467 | — |
| 463 | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $30,610 | $32,839 | #459 | $30,983 |
| 464 | Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals, AL | $30,533 | $34,658 | #439 | $22,798 |
| 465 | Blue Cliff College-Metairie Metairie, LA | $30,413 | $35,205 | #435 | $21,612 |
| 466 | Blue Cliff College-Alexandria Alexandria, LA | $30,413 | $35,205 | #436 | $21,612 |
| 467 | Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC | $30,091 | $32,292 | #464 | — |
Other Majors at Northwest Shoals Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $65,044 | $35,979 | #4 of 41 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,855 | $56,177 | #943 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,932 | $20,414 | #476 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Shoals Community College allied health and medical assisting services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,798 one year after graduating and $30,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Shoals Community College rank for allied health and medical assisting services?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for allied health and medical assisting services graduates, Northwest Shoals Community College ranks #464 by median pay four years after graduation, and #439 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is allied health and medical assisting services at Northwest Shoals Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for allied health and medical assisting services ($42,269), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.