Medical Assisting at Guam Community College

Mangilao, GU · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 1,263 students in Mangilao, GU.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $21,717 place Guam Community College below the $31,622 national median for Medical Assisting — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With a 53.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 39% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Medical Assisting career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #514 ranking among 1,065 Medical Assisting programs places Guam Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $21,717-to-$33,471 earnings arc over five years reflects a 54% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

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

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
55
Score
55
High End
Earnings $21,717/yr (-31% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$371K
11.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
54.3x
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)
$6,828
Out-of-state: $9,228
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,471
54% 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 Guam Community College and 1064 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Guam Community College?
A score of 55/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Medical Assisting field.
Is Guam Community College a good choice for Medical Assisting despite lower starting pay?
Starting salary is one data point. If Guam Community College's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Medical Assisting program at Guam Community College?
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.
How sensitive is Medical Assisting to AI disruption?
AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 39% difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes. The base case — our most likely scenario — falls between these extremes.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →