Medical Assisting at Mott Community College

Flint, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

enrolling 5,152 students in Flint, MI.

Program Analysis

Mott Community College's Medical Assisting program produces graduates earning $31,965/yr — within striking distance of the $31,622 national average for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 51.6x 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 28% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,958 in median debt clears fast against $31,965 in annual earnings.

At #288 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Mott Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $31,965 to $43,416 over five years — a 36% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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
56
Low End
62
Score
62
High End
Earnings $31,965/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$462K
8.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
52.2x
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)
$8,852
Out-of-state: $14,820
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,958
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,416
36% 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

Medical Assisting opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mott Community College's Medical Assisting program score?
This program scores 62/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Medical Assisting graduates.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Medical Assisting program at Mott Community College?
Beyond Mott Community College'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.
How many job openings are there for Medical Assisting graduates?
Job availability for Medical Assisting is strong — 252,100 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Mott Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in MI may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →