Medical Assisting at YTI Career Institute-York

York, PA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a smaller institution with 497 students in York, PA.

Program Analysis

YTI Career Institute-York's Medical Assisting graduates start at $33,575/yr — above the $31,622 national average, though not by a wide margin.

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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $14,913 in median debt clears fast against $33,575 in annual earnings.

At #377 of 1,065 Medical Assisting programs, YTI Career Institute-York scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $34,630 are relatively flat compared to the $33,575 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.

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
58
Score
58
High End
Earnings $33,575/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$351K
1.0% 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
$14,913
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,630
3% 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

Explore what Medical Assisting graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 1065 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does YTI Career Institute-York's Medical Assisting program score?
At 58/100, YTI Career Institute-York's Medical Assisting program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Can I learn Medical Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of YTI Career Institute-York?
Beyond YTI Career Institute-York's classroom route, 11 registered apprenticeships map to Medical Assisting careers — including Ambulance Attendant (Emt). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Medical Assisting graduates?
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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