Medical Assisting at CET-Oxnard

Oxnard, CA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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Program Analysis

At $32,056/yr, Medical Assisting graduates from CET-Oxnard land near the $31,622 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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.

The median debt load of $6,246 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #412 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, CET-Oxnard scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $33,140 are relatively flat compared to the $32,056 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
57
Score
57
High End
Earnings $32,056/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$335K
1.0% 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
$6,246
2.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,140
3% 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

See the full career breakdown for Medical Assisting — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from CET-Oxnard and 1064 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 57/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Medical Assisting at CET-Oxnard?
This program scores 57/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Medical Assisting graduates.
What's the typical debt for Medical Assisting graduates from CET-Oxnard?
Median debt of just $6,246 against $32,056/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Medical Assisting program at CET-Oxnard?
If CET-Oxnard'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.
What's the job market like for Medical Assisting from CET-Oxnard?
With approximately 252,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Medical Assisting offers a very large employment pool. CET-Oxnard graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →