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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associate's degree outcomes at Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA · Public · Federal field 5108

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above the same-degree benchmark.

$6,745 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
39.4% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
−64% · Negative payoff
Price evidence
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+19%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$36,313$43,152
Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
37Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
52Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
22Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Recent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$10,693

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

02 · BORROWING$19,316

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$49,014

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$205/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$10,693Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$17,791Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE40.1%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.

$36,313Year 1
$49,014Year 4
$43,152Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

5.0% 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$4,085
Estimated loan payment$205
22borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$49,014 vs. $42,269

$6,745 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$128,490 median wageIA estimate · 3,230 jobs · 25-1071+17.9% projected U.S. growth · 24.9k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeHealthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,720 median wageIA estimate · 470 jobs · 31-9099+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 14.1k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMedical Assistants$45,480 median wageIA estimate · 5,990 jobs · 31-9092+12.9% projected U.S. growth · 109.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardHealth Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,910 median wageIA estimate · 1,600 jobs · 29-2099+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 12.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardOccupational Therapy Assistants$64,140 median wageIA estimate · 400 jobs · 31-2011+21.5% projected U.S. growth · 8.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreePhysical Therapist Assistants$61,030 median wageIA estimate · 1,060 jobs · 31-2021+23.0% projected U.S. growth · 18.5k openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeSurgical Technologists$60,540 median wageIA estimate · 950 jobs · 29-2055+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 7.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardPharmacy Technicians$44,860 median wageIA estimate · 4,630 jobs · 29-2052+6.4% projected U.S. growth · 44.7k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAmbulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,090 median wageIA estimate · 370 jobs · 53-3011-1.3% projected U.S. growth · 1.4k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 29-2012
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Mason City, IA

North Iowa Area Community College

$5,737 higher earnings · $2,316 less debt · $683 lower annual net price

Earnings
$54,751
Debt
$17,000
Annual net price
$10,010
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Sioux City, IA

Western Iowa Tech Community College

$5,566 less debt · $1,923 lower annual net price

Earnings
$45,442
Debt
$13,750
Annual net price
$8,770
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College

$700 less debt · $988 lower annual net price

Earnings
$41,202
Debt
$18,616
Annual net price
$9,705
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Fort Dodge, IA

Iowa Central Community College

$3,817 less debt · $1,365 lower annual net price

Earnings
$35,406
Debt
$15,499
Annual net price
$9,328
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DATA QUALITY

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52 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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