Health Aides & Attendants at New Community Career & Technical Institute

Newark, NJ · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies

a smaller institution with 18 students in Newark, NJ.

Program Analysis

At $27,718 per year, Health Aides & Attendants graduates from New Community Career & Technical Institute earn slightly above the $22,620 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Health Aides & Attendants involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

The median debt load of $2,020 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #5 ranking among 10 Health Aides & Attendants programs places New Community Career & Technical Institute in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

Health Aides & Attendants has a registered apprenticeship option through Physical Therapy Aide with a median wage of $34,520/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
53
Score
54
High End
Earnings $27,718/yr (23% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (85% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (231,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$290K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
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
$2,020
0.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Aides & Attendants graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Healthcare support workers, all other $46,050 +3.5% 88%
Psychiatric aides $41,590 -0.4% 88%
Nursing assistants $39,530 +2.3% 90%
Healthcare support workers, all other
$46,050
+3.5% growth 88% AI-proof
Psychiatric aides
$41,590
-0.4% growth 88% AI-proof
Nursing assistants
$39,530
+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

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Health Aides & Attendants Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Health Aides & Attendants careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does New Community Career & Technical Institute's Health Aides & Attendants program score?
This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Health Aides & Attendants graduates.
Will AI replace Health Aides & Attendants jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Health Aides & Attendants work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. New Community Career & Technical Institute's score of 53/100 reflects this durability.
What's the typical debt for Health Aides & Attendants graduates from New Community Career & Technical Institute?
At $2,020 in median debt, Health Aides & Attendants graduates from New Community Career & Technical Institute carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.1x is well below the trade program average.
How many job openings are there for Health Aides & Attendants graduates?
The career paths mapped to Health Aides & Attendants have roughly 231,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →