Medical Assisting at Gwinnett College-Lilburn

Lilburn, GA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 132 students in Lilburn, GA.

Program Analysis

At $28,902/yr, Medical Assisting graduates from Gwinnett College-Lilburn land near the $31,622 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 27.9x 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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $9,557 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #587 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Gwinnett College-Lilburn falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
53
Score
53
High End
Earnings $28,902/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$302K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
27.9x
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
$10,850
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,557
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$29,992
4% 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

Explore what Medical Assisting graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 1065 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwinnett College-Lilburn's Medical Assisting program score?
This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Medical Assisting programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Are there apprenticeship options for Medical Assisting?
Beyond Gwinnett College-Lilburn'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.
Will Medical Assisting graduates from Gwinnett College-Lilburn find jobs?
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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