Medical Assisting at American Institute-Toms River

Toms River, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 463 students in Toms River, NJ.

Program Analysis

At $24,139 per year, Medical Assisting graduates from American Institute-Toms River earn below the $31,622 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Medical Assisting graduates.

The $12,149 debt-to-$24,139 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #890 out of 1,065 programs, American Institute-Toms River's financial outcomes for Medical Assisting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $24,139 to $29,735 shows 23% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $24,139/yr (-24% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$309K
5.3% 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
$12,149
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,735
23% 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

What can you do with a Medical Assisting credential from American Institute-Toms River? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at American Institute-Toms River?
A score of 50/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but American Institute-Toms River trails the majority of Medical Assisting programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Why are Medical Assisting earnings lower at American Institute-Toms River?
Lower starting pay at American Institute-Toms River may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of American Institute-Toms River?
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 American Institute-Toms River.
Will Medical Assisting graduates from American Institute-Toms River find jobs?
At 252,100 annual openings, Medical Assisting has a very large employment base. American Institute-Toms River graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →