Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at University of Montana (The)

Graduates from the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program at the University of Montana experience a gradual increase in earnings over time. The median earnings one year after graduation stand at $30,025, rising to $40,471 five years post-graduation, and reaching $45,751 after ten years. When adjusted for purchasing power, the median five-year salary equates to approximately $38,877.04 nationally, indicating that while initial earnings may be modest, there is potential for growth, albeit with a cost of living index slightly above the national average.

The primary industries for graduates are predominantly within Health Care and Social Assistance, which accounts for 48.8% of employment, followed by another 27.0% in the same sector, and 22.7% in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The estimated break-even point compared to a high-school-only path is approximately 31.4 years, suggesting that while the program can lead to a stable career, the return on investment may take considerable time to realize. This analysis indicates that prospective students should weigh the long-term financial implications against their career aspirations in the allied health field.