Medical Assisting at Access Careers-Islandia

Islandia, NY · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

with a smaller student body of 314 in Islandia, NY.

Program Analysis

At $23,067 per year, Medical Assisting graduates from Access Careers-Islandia earn below the $31,622 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Some AI exposure exists in Medical Assisting's career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 24% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $5,966 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #899 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Access Careers-Islandia falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $23,067 to $30,005 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Medical Assisting offers 11 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
50
Score
50
High End
Earnings $23,067/yr (-27% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$316K
6.8% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$5,966
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,005
30% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Medical Assisting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Occupational therapy assistants $68,340 +19.2% 73%
Physical therapist assistants $65,510 +22.0% 85%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Occupational therapy assistants
$68,340
+19.2% growth 73% AI-proof
Physical therapist assistants
$65,510
+22.0% growth 85% AI-proof

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Medical Assisting Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Medical Assisting careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Access Careers-Islandia's Medical Assisting program score?
A score of 50/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Access Careers-Islandia trails the majority of Medical Assisting programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How affordable is Medical Assisting at Access Careers-Islandia?
Median debt of just $5,966 against $23,067/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Why are Medical Assisting earnings lower at Access Careers-Islandia?
Lower starting pay at Access Careers-Islandia may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Medical Assisting program at Access Careers-Islandia?
Beyond Access Careers-Islandia's classroom route, 11 registered apprenticeships map to Medical Assisting careers — including Ambulance Attendant (Emt). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Medical Assisting from Access Careers-Islandia?
At 252,100 annual openings, Medical Assisting has a very large employment base. Access Careers-Islandia graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →