Medical Assisting at Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA · Public · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,841 at Wenatchee Valley College come in 23% above the national median of $31,622 for Medical Assisting programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 79.4x 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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #81 of 1,065 programs, Wenatchee Valley College's Medical Assisting program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

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

71 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
71
Score
71
High End
Earnings $38,841/yr (23% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$39K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
79.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,118
Out-of-state: $5,652
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,067
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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 does a 71/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Medical Assisting at Wenatchee Valley College?
A score of 71/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Wenatchee Valley College's Medical Assisting graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Wenatchee Valley College?
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 Wenatchee Valley College.
Will Medical Assisting graduates from Wenatchee Valley College find jobs?
At 252,100 annual openings, Medical Assisting has a very large employment base. Wenatchee Valley College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →