Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Motoring Technical Training Institute

Median Earnings (1yr)

$28,146

56th percentile

25th percentile in Massachusetts

Median Debt

$9,500

At national median

Analysis

Medical assistants at Motoring Technical Training Institute earn below most other Massachusetts programs—ranking in just the 25th percentile statewide despite performing slightly above the national median. While graduates start at $28,146 and see decent growth to $34,134 after four years, they're still earning about $10,000 less than the Massachusetts median of $36,469. Nearby community colleges like Mount Wachusett ($45,300) and Bunker Hill ($44,141) produce graduates earning 30-60% more, suggesting Massachusetts families have stronger in-state options.

The program does keep debt manageable at $9,500, creating a reasonable 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio that students should be able to handle. The 21% earnings growth also indicates this isn't a dead-end credential—graduates do advance over time. However, with 42% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are price-sensitive and need every dollar of earning power they can get.

For Massachusetts residents, this looks like paying similar tuition for below-average outcomes. The state's community colleges offer better value in this field, with several delivering $8,000-17,000 higher starting salaries. Unless location in Seekonk is critical, exploring those alternatives makes financial sense before committing here.

Where Motoring Technical Training Institute Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Motoring Technical Training Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Motoring Technical Training Institute	$28,146	$34,134	+21%
Bay Area Medical Academy	$38,505	$52,333	+36%
Mount Wachusett Community College	$45,300	$41,874	-8%
Southeastern Technical Institute	$36,469	$35,395	-3%
Northern Essex Community College	$38,885	$34,695	-11%

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (19 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Motoring Technical Training InstituteSeekonk	—	$28,146	$34,134	$9,500	0.34
Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardner	$6,000	$45,300	$41,874	$11,079	0.24
Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston	$5,520	$44,141	—	$8,607	0.19
Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill	$5,688	$38,885	$34,695	$7,925	0.20
Southeastern Technical InstituteSouth Easton	—	$36,469	$35,395	$5,500	0.15
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield CampusPittsfield	$16,052	$35,951	—	$20,000	0.56
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 Motoring Technical Training Institute, approximately 42% 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 62 graduates with reported earnings and 74 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.