Medical Assisting at Dorsey College-Roseville

Roseville, MI · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

with a smaller student body of 443 in Roseville, MI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,379 place Dorsey College-Roseville below the $31,622 national median for Medical Assisting — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.5x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $13,000 represents roughly 6 months of the $24,379 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #1044 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Dorsey College-Roseville falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $26,931 are relatively flat compared to the $24,379 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.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
44
Score
44
High End
Earnings $24,379/yr (-23% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$273K
2.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
8.5x
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
$32,160
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$26,931
10% 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Dorsey College-Roseville?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Medical Assisting. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Is Dorsey College-Roseville a good choice for Medical Assisting despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Dorsey College-Roseville may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting graduates?
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 Dorsey College-Roseville.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
At 252,100 annual openings, Medical Assisting has a very large employment base. Dorsey College-Roseville 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 →