Medical Assisting at Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL · Public · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a smaller institution with 2,492 students in Mattoon, IL.

Program Analysis

At $28,124/yr, Medical Assisting graduates from Lake Land College land near the $31,622 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 68.7x 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.

At #282 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Lake Land College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
59
Low End
62
Score
63
High End
Earnings $28,124/yr (-11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$294K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
68.7x
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)
$4,280
Out-of-state: $13,906

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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Lake Land College?
At 62/100, Lake Land College's Medical Assisting program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Lake Land College?
If Lake Land College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 11 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
At 252,100 annual openings, Medical Assisting has a very large employment base. Lake Land College 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 →