Medical Assisting at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a smaller institution with 2,331 students in Hudson, NC.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,552 at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute come in 12% above the national median of $31,622 for Medical Assisting programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 90.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Medical Assisting programs nationally.

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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #95 of 1,065 programs, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Medical Assisting program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $35,552 to $44,284 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Medical Assisting offers 11 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
70
Score
71
High End
Earnings $35,552/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$461K
5.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
90.8x
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)
$5,074
Out-of-state: $17,362
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,284
25% 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 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute'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.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Medical Assisting program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
Beyond Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's classroom route, 11 registered apprenticeships map to Medical Assisting careers — including Ambulance Attendant (Emt). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Medical Assisting from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
The career paths mapped to Medical Assisting have roughly 252,100 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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