Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Southwestern Community College graduates in allied health and medical assisting services earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern 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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| 255 | Central Community College Grand Island, NE | $45,137 | $46,651 | #259 | $37,307 |
| 256 | Butler County Community College Butler, PA | $45,075 | $45,842 | #275 | — |
| 257 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $45,013 | $45,779 | #278 | $32,656 |
| 258 | Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC | $44,951 | $48,239 | #209 | $42,374 |
| 259 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR | $44,934 | $52,951 | #125 | — |
| 260 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $44,934 | $47,826 | #220 | — |
| 261 | Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $44,890 | $50,954 | #152 | $34,039 |
Other Majors at Southwestern Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,987 | $61,931 | #722 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,008 | $48,233 | #486 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,261 | $31,162 | #356 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,953 | $25,973 | #544 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern Community College allied health and medical assisting services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,374 one year after graduating and $44,951 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern Community College rank for allied health and medical assisting services?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for allied health and medical assisting services graduates, Southwestern Community College ranks #258 by median pay four years after graduation, and #209 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is allied health and medical assisting services at Southwestern Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for allied health and medical assisting services ($42,269).
← All data for Southwestern Community College · Methodology
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.