Medical Assisting at Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 33 students in Ann Arbor, MI.

Program Analysis

At $27,186/yr, Medical Assisting graduates from Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor land near the $31,622 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $9,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #609 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $28,785 are relatively flat compared to the $27,186 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.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
53
Score
53
High End
Earnings $27,186/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$290K
1.4% 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
$9,500
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,785
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

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 Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor's Medical Assisting program score?
This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Medical Assisting programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Are there apprenticeship options for Medical Assisting?
There are 11 registered apprenticeships connected to Medical Assisting occupations, such as Ambulance Attendant (Emt) and Health Care Sanitary Technician. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
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 Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor graduates specifically, local market conditions in MI may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →