Medical Assisting at Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus

Idaho Falls, ID · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a smaller institution with 226 students in Idaho Falls, ID.

Program Analysis

At $28,640/yr, Medical Assisting graduates from Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus land near the $31,622 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 17.2x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $11,052 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #900 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $31,679 are relatively flat compared to the $28,640 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.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
50
Score
50
High End
Earnings $28,640/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$322K
2.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
17.3x
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
$18,645
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,052
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,679
11% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus?
At 50/100, 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.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting graduates?
The DOL recognizes 11 apprenticeship pathways related to Medical Assisting. For students weighing Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Medical Assisting graduates from Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus find jobs?
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 →