Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at The University of Montana
UM is located in Missoula, Montana and approximately 9,808 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.
UM Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Medical Assisting (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting
UM Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Rankings
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Medical Assisting Student Demographics at UM
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at The University of Montana.
UM Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in medical assisting at UM are white. Around 80% 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 The University of Montana with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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 The University of Montana. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 10 |
Related Majors
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing
- Allied Health Professions
- Communication Sciences
- Public Health
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 MT, the home state for The University of Montana.
| Occupation | Jobs in MT | Average Salary in MT |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technicians | 1,140 | $34,780 |
| Medical Assistants | 1,120 | $34,520 |
| Physician Assistants | 630 | $106,130 |
| Surgical Technologists | 430 | $49,440 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Djembayz under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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