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Medical Assisting at Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton

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

a compact campus enrolling 26 students in Brighton, MI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,186 track close to the $31,622 national median for Medical Assisting programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Medical Assisting graduates.

At $9,500 in median debt against $27,186 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #608 out of 1,065 programs, Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton's financial outcomes for Medical Assisting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $27,186 to $28,785 over five years (6% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 11 registered apprenticeships mapped to Medical Assisting, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

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

See the full career breakdown for Medical Assisting — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton and 1064 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting at Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton?

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.

Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton?

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.

Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?

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.

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