Medical Assisting at Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 1,522 students in Anoka, MN.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,417/yr, edging above the $31,622 national average for Medical Assisting — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 32.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Medical Assisting programs nationally.

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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At $15,416 in median debt against $38,417 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #331 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Anoka Technical College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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

60 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
60
Score
61
High End
Earnings $38,417/yr (21% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$38K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
32.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$12,534
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,416
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,541
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Anoka Technical College's Medical Assisting program score?
A score of 60/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Medical Assisting field.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting graduates?
Yes — 11 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Medical Assisting career paths, including Ambulance Attendant (Emt). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Anoka Technical College.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
With approximately 252,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Medical Assisting offers a very large employment pool. Anoka Technical College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →