Medical Assisting at Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, WV · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

with a smaller student body of 906 in Fairmont, WV.

Program Analysis

At $32,291/yr, Medical Assisting graduates from Pierpont Community and Technical College land near the $31,622 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 49.8x 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 40% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $13,271 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #323 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Pierpont Community and Technical College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $51,476 show a 59% jump from the $32,291 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

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

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
61
Score
62
High End
Earnings $32,291/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$567K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
50.6x
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)
$11,188
Out-of-state: $26,524
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,271
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,476
59% 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

View all 9 career paths with full salary data →

Medical Assisting Career Guide

What can you do with a Medical Assisting credential from Pierpont Community and Technical College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Pierpont Community and Technical College?
This program scores 61/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Medical Assisting graduates.
Are there apprenticeship options for Medical Assisting?
Yes — 11 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Medical Assisting career paths, including Ambulance Attendant (Emt). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Pierpont Community and Technical College.
What's the AI uncertainty for Medical Assisting careers?
Our model shows a 40% gap between best and worst-case decade earnings. AI is unlikely to eliminate Medical Assisting careers, but it could reduce positions in some specializations.
What's the job market like for Medical Assisting from Pierpont Community and Technical College?
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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →