Medical Assisting at Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw

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

with a smaller student body of 73 in Saginaw, MI.

Program Analysis

At $24,905 per year, Medical Assisting graduates from Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw earn below the $31,622 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Medical Assisting graduates.

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.

At #773 out of 1,065 programs, Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw's financial outcomes for Medical Assisting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $24,905 to $26,833 over five years (8% 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.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
51
Score
52
High End
Earnings $24,905/yr (-21% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$271K
1.9% 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
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$26,833
8% 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

What can you do with a Medical Assisting credential from Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 51/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Medical Assisting at Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw?
At 51/100, 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.
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw a good choice for Medical Assisting despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Medical Assisting program at Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw?
The DOL recognizes 11 apprenticeship pathways related to Medical Assisting. For students weighing Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Medical Assisting graduates?
The career paths mapped to Medical Assisting have roughly 252,100 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →