Medical Assisting at Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

enrolling 6,939 students in Winston-Salem, NC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,937/yr, edging above the $31,622 national average for Medical Assisting — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

The 83.3x 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 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Medical Assisting graduates.

A #97 ranking out of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs nationally puts Forsyth Technical Community College in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

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

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
70
Score
70
High End
Earnings $35,937/yr (14% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$376K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
83.3x
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)
$4,512
Out-of-state: $13,728

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

See the full career breakdown for Medical Assisting — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College and 1064 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Forsyth Technical Community College's Medical Assisting program score?
At 70/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Forsyth Technical Community College?
If Forsyth Technical 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.
What's the job market like for Medical Assisting from Forsyth Technical Community College?
Job availability for Medical Assisting is strong — 252,100 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Forsyth Technical Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in NC may shift the picture.
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