Medical/Clinical Assistant at Arizona Western College
If you plan to study Medical/Clinical Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Arizona Western College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Arizona Western College is in Yuma, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 medical/clinical assistant degrees were granted at Arizona Western College.
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Online Class Availability at Arizona Western College
Online coursework is an option at Arizona Western College. Of 8,964 students, 2,226 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,624 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Medical/Clinical Assistant Rankings at Arizona Western College
These rankings give you a sense of how Arizona Western College’s Medical/Clinical Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #7 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 90 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #181 of 702 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 822 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Arizona Western College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Arizona Western College are 92% women (24) and 8% men (2).
Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate’s Program at Arizona Western College
Of the 16 associate’s medical/clinical assistant degrees awarded at Arizona Western College, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Arizona Western College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Arizona Western College, higher than the national average of 61%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Arizona Western College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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