Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Mildred Elley-New York Campus

Mildred Elley graduates start earning slightly above New York's median for medical assisting programs—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide—but then see their earnings drop 8% by year four. That earnings decline is worth understanding: it may reflect graduates moving between positions or the reality that medical assistants often hit a ceiling quickly in a field with limited advancement opportunities. Still, first-year earnings of $36,011 represent solid entry into healthcare work, particularly for a program serving a largely Pell-eligible student body.

The debt picture is reasonable at $21,462, translating to a 0.60 ratio that suggests manageable monthly payments on these starting salaries. Compare this to top-performing New York programs like Orange County Community College ($51,727) or Kingsborough ($45,361), and the gap is substantial—suggesting that families should investigate whether lower-cost CUNY or SUNY options might deliver better long-term value. However, Mildred Elley does outperform the state median, meaning it's not at the bottom of the pack.

For a family considering this program, the key question is mobility: if your child can access one of the higher-earning community college alternatives in New York, that's likely a better investment. But if location or scheduling makes Mildred Elley the practical choice, the debt load won't be crushing, and graduates are finding work in healthcare—just at earnings levels that may require careful budgeting.