Medical Assisting at Eagle Gate College-Murray

Murray, UT · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a smaller institution with 252 students in Murray, UT.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,150/yr, roughly in line with the $31,622 national median for Medical Assisting. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 20.8x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 2% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Medical Assisting career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $32,150 far exceeding the $12,931 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #558 ranking among 1,065 Medical Assisting programs places Eagle Gate College-Murray in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $32,150 to $34,023 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

The 11 apprenticeship pathways connected to Medical Assisting reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
54
Score
54
High End
Earnings $32,150/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$343K
1.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
20.8x
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
$16,491
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,931
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,023
6% 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 Eagle Gate College-Murray? 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 Eagle Gate College-Murray?
At 54/100, the score looks reasonable — but Medical Assisting is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting graduates?
There are 11 registered apprenticeships connected to Medical Assisting occupations, such as Ambulance Attendant (Emt) and Health Care Sanitary Technician. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
What's the job market like for Medical Assisting from Eagle Gate College-Murray?
With approximately 252,100 annual openings across mapped careers, Medical Assisting offers a very large employment pool. Eagle Gate College-Murray graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →