Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

The numbers here look promising, but there's a critical caveat: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these figures could shift dramatically with just a few data points. That said, Swedish Institute manages something impressive for an entry-level credential—keeping debt at just $15,500 while graduates out-earn 88% of similar programs nationally.

Within New York, the picture is more complicated. At $32,917 first-year earnings, graduates land near the middle of state programs (60th percentile), trailing the top performers by $2,000-$3,000. Yet the debt load here is nearly double the state median of $8,198. This matters because most New York medical assisting programs cost significantly less, even if their earnings outcomes lag slightly. The school serves predominantly Pell-eligible students (86%), which suggests the debt burden could hit particularly hard for families without financial cushion.

For an anxious parent, the question becomes whether the modest earnings edge justifies the extra debt. A $15,500 loan isn't catastrophic—the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 is manageable—but alternative New York programs offer similar outcomes at half the cost. Before committing, verify these results with the school directly given the small sample, and compare total costs against programs like Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants, which posts higher earnings with likely comparable training quality.