Medical Assisting at Milwaukee Career College

Milwaukee, WI · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Milwaukee Career College accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 73 students in Milwaukee, WI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,091 at Milwaukee Career College come in 11% above the national median of $31,622 for Medical Assisting programs.

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.

With first-year pay of $35,091 far exceeding the $7,046 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #384 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Milwaukee Career 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.

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
58
Score
59
High End
Earnings $35,091/yr (11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$35K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,046
2.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,402
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

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

What does a 58/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Medical Assisting at Milwaukee Career College?
At 58/100, Milwaukee Career College's Medical Assisting program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
How affordable is Medical Assisting at Milwaukee Career College?
Median debt of just $7,046 against $35,091/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 Milwaukee Career College?
If Milwaukee Career 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.
How many job openings are there for Medical Assisting graduates?
With approximately 252,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Medical Assisting offers a very large employment pool. Milwaukee Career 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 →