Medical Assisting at Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

Iselin, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 586 students in Iselin, NJ.

Program Analysis

Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin's Medical Assisting program produces graduates earning $30,787/yr — within striking distance of the $31,622 national average for this trade.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $10,299 in median debt clears fast against $30,787 in annual earnings.

At #447 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $32,756 are relatively flat compared to the $30,787 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.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
56
Score
56
High End
Earnings $30,787/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$330K
1.6% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$10,299
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$32,756
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

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 Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin?
This program scores 56/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Medical Assisting graduates.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin?
Beyond Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin'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.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
At 252,100 annual openings, Medical Assisting has a very large employment base. Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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