Medical Assisting at Mandl School-The College of Allied Health

New York, NY · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a smaller institution with 465 students in New York, NY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,679 at Mandl School-The College of Allied Health come in 7% above the national median of $31,622 for Medical Assisting programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,900 represents roughly 6 months of the $33,679 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #765 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Mandl School-The College of Allied Health falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $36,836 are relatively flat compared to the $33,679 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.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
51
Score
51
High End
Earnings $33,679/yr (7% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$373K
2.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
8.8x
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
$42,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,900
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,836
9% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Medical Assisting careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mandl School-The College of Allied Health's Medical Assisting program score?
At 51/100, 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.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Mandl School-The College of Allied Health?
If Mandl School-The College of Allied Health'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?
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.
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