Medical Assisting at Concorde Career College-Aurora

Aurora, CO · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

A 100% acceptance rate means Concorde Career College-Aurora is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 196 students in Aurora, CO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,907 track close to the $31,622 national median for Medical Assisting programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Medical Assisting graduates.

At $9,500 in median debt against $30,907 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #434 out of 1,065 programs, Concorde Career College-Aurora's Medical Assisting offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $30,907 to $36,586 over five years (18% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
56
Score
56
High End
Earnings $30,907/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$376K
4.3% 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
$9,500
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,586
18% 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

See the full career breakdown for Medical Assisting — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Concorde Career College-Aurora and 1064 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Concorde Career College-Aurora?
At 56/100, Concorde Career College-Aurora's Medical Assisting program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting graduates?
The DOL recognizes 11 apprenticeship pathways related to Medical Assisting. For students weighing Concorde Career College-Aurora's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Medical Assisting graduates?
The very large job market (252,100 annual openings) works in favor of Medical Assisting graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
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