Medical Assisting at Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

Liverpool, NY · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a smaller institution with 454 students in Liverpool, NY.

Program Analysis

At $32,115/yr, Medical Assisting graduates from Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North land near the $31,622 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,650 represents roughly 8 months of the $32,115 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #821 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $34,900 are relatively flat compared to the $32,115 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.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
50
Score
50
High End
Earnings $32,115/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$353K
2.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
9.1x
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
$38,620
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,650
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,900
9% 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 Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North's Medical Assisting program score?
This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Medical Assisting programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North?
If Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North'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.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
With approximately 252,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Medical Assisting offers a very large employment pool. Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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