Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus

Median Earnings (1yr)

$35,951

95th percentile

80th percentile in New York

Median Debt

$20,000

111% above national median

Analysis

Mildred Elley's medical assisting program commands higher debt than typical—$20,000 versus $8,200 statewide—but the earnings justify it. Graduates earn $35,951 in their first year, placing this program in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile among New York programs. That's nearly $8,000 above the state median for this credential and roughly $9,000 above the national median. The school ties for top earnings among all 32 New York programs offering this certificate, matching its sister campus in New York City.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 means graduates earn nearly twice what they owe, a manageable burden that most can pay down within a few years. For context, 80% of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting the school serves predominantly lower-income students who need credentials that translate directly to wages. Medical assisting offers exactly that—immediate employment in healthcare settings with clear career paths.

The premium price makes sense given the premium outcome. While your child could find cheaper certificates elsewhere in New York, few deliver comparable first-year earnings. For a family prioritizing quick entry to stable healthcare work, this represents solid value despite the above-average borrowing.

Where Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in New York (32 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusAlbany	$15,865	$35,951	—	$20,000	0.56
Mildred Elley-New York CampusNew York	$17,926	$35,951	—	$20,000	0.56
Westchester School for Medical & Dental AssistantsArdsley	—	$34,900	$28,917	$4,728	0.14
Center for Allied Health EducationBrooklyn	—	$33,431	—	$11,000	0.33
Swedish Institute a College of Health SciencesNew York	$26,041	$32,917	—	$15,500	0.47
Hunter Business SchoolLevittown	—	$32,814	$34,864	$8,164	0.25
National Median	—	$27,186	—	$9,500	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus, approximately 80% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 115 graduates with reported earnings and 155 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.