Medical Assisting at Alamance Community College

Graham, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 2,393 students in Graham, NC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,778/yr, roughly in line with the $31,622 national median for Medical Assisting. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 70.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Medical Assisting graduates.

Ranked #186 out of 1,065 programs, Alamance Community College's Medical Assisting program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $32,778 to $35,312 over five years (8% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 11 registered apprenticeships mapped to Medical Assisting, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
66
Score
66
High End
Earnings $32,778/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$357K
1.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
70.6x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,056
Out-of-state: $17,284
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,312
8% 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

View all 9 career paths with full salary data →

Medical Assisting Career Guide

What can you do with a Medical Assisting credential from Alamance Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

Read the full Medical Assisting career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Alamance Community College?
This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Medical Assisting graduates.
What makes Alamance Community College's Medical Assisting program stand out?
Ranked #186 of 1,065 programs nationally, Alamance Community College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Medical Assisting program at Alamance Community College?
If Alamance Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 11 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
Job availability for Medical Assisting is strong — 252,100 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Alamance Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in NC may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →