Medical/Clinical Assistant at Colorado Mesa University
If you plan to study Medical/Clinical Assistant, consider the program at Colorado Mesa University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 medical/clinical assistant degrees were granted at Colorado Mesa University.
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Online Class Availability at Colorado Mesa University
Online coursework is an option at Colorado Mesa University. Among 9,785 students, 736 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Medical/Clinical Assistant Rankings at Colorado Mesa University
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mesa University’s Medical/Clinical Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #8 of 16 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 25 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #226 of 702 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #367 of 822 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Colorado Mesa University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Colorado Mesa University are 84% women (27) and 16% men (5).
Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate’s Program at Colorado Mesa University
Of the 13 associate’s medical/clinical assistant graduates at Colorado Mesa University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University, below the national average of 61%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Colorado Mesa University go on to a range of careers. 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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