Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Southern Maine Community College
SMCC is located in South Portland, Maine and approximately 5,789 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services section at the bottom of this page.
SMCC Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Medical Assisting (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting
SMCC Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Rankings
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Medical Assisting Student Demographics at SMCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at Southern Maine Community College.
SMCC Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in medical assisting at SMCC are white. Around 93% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southern Maine Community College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
If you plan to be a medical assisting major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southern Maine Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 15 |
Related Majors
- Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
- Health Sciences & Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Nursing
Careers That Medical Assisting Grads May Go Into
A degree in medical assisting can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for ME, the home state for Southern Maine Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in ME | Average Salary in ME |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | 4,180 | $35,160 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 2,180 | $31,690 |
| Physician Assistants | 720 | $110,030 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 660 | $36,760 |
| Healthcare Support Workers | 540 | $34,580 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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