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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associate's degree at Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA · Public

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$5,054 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
30.4% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−79% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

What stays fixed$47,323 observed annual earnings · 2 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+6%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$43,425 → $45,981
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
40Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
45Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
35Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTEXT

Size, aid and an earnings floor.

The Department of Education’s 2026 informational preview adds current program participation and a preliminary earnings comparison. It does not make a final eligibility determination.

83Students receiving federal aid2024–25 Title IV enrollment
Not reportedFederal-aid completers2024–25 program completers
52Pell Grant recipients2024–25 program count
Not reportedFederal loan borrowers2024–25 unduplicated count
22.9%Federal-aid non-completion rate2022–23 program cohort · 22 non-completers
44Graduates not recorded as employedHistorical federal cohort, three years after completion
Preliminary federal earnings benchmark$39,073Informational preview, not a final accountability result
Observed year-4 earnings$47,323$8,250 above the preliminary benchmark

Source: U.S. Department of Education PPD:2026 informational preview. Program categories use OPEID, four-digit field and credential level; federal-aid counts do not represent every enrolled student. Completion and employment measures use older cohorts shown above and are not combined into the payoff estimate.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$9,864

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$14,405

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$47,323

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$153/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

5 related offerings reported to the Department of Labor

These provider-reported records add named prices, completion and employment context where available. They describe a separate workforce-program cohort and may include non-degree training, so they are not blended into the College Scorecard earnings or DegreeVerdict ROI.

Certificate · CIP 51.0801

HVAC Refrigeration Specialist

Reported price
$0
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Certificate of Completion · CIP 51.0801

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (AI-e V)

Reported price
$2,890
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Certificate · CIP 51.0805

Pharmacy Technician - ASHP/ACPE Accredited Certificate

Reported price
$5,654
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
AAT · CIP 51.0805

Pharmacy Technician - ASHP/ACPE Accredited

Reported price
$11,618
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
AAT · CIP 51.0802

Medical Laboratory Technician

Reported price
$12,509
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 5 of 5 related records.
WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$9,864Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$18,882Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE42.8%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$43,425Year 1
$47,323Year 4
$45,981Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.9% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,944
Estimated loan payment$153
35borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$47,323 vs. $42,269

$5,054 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$137,520 median wageWA estimate · 4,510 jobs · 25-1071$99,620–$216,120 middle 50% of WA wages+17.9% projected U.S. growth · 24,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeHealthcare Support Workers, All Other$62,040 median wageWA estimate · 3,140 jobs · 31-9099$53,890–$71,120 middle 50% of WA wages+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 14,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMedical Assistants$59,290 median wageWA estimate · 19,500 jobs · 31-9092$49,310–$63,590 middle 50% of WA wages+12.9% projected U.S. growth · 109,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardHealth Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62,090 median wageWA estimate · 3,870 jobs · 29-2099$51,290–$83,080 middle 50% of WA wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 12,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardOccupational Therapy Assistants$77,590 median wageWA estimate · 720 jobs · 31-2011$70,970–$81,890 middle 50% of WA wages+21.5% projected U.S. growth · 8,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeSurgical Technologists$77,270 median wageWA estimate · 2,510 jobs · 29-2055$62,330–$90,620 middle 50% of WA wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 7,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardPhysical Therapist Assistants$66,450 median wageWA estimate · 2,150 jobs · 31-2021$43,890–$80,730 middle 50% of WA wages+23.0% projected U.S. growth · 18,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreePharmacy Technicians$58,900 median wageWA estimate · 8,150 jobs · 29-2052$50,400–$67,630 middle 50% of WA wages+6.4% projected U.S. growth · 44,700 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAmbulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35,450 median wageU.S. estimate · 12,630 jobs · 53-3011-1.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 29-2012
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Renton, WA

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Debt
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45 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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