Associate Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,805 people earned their associate degree in medical assisting. This makes it the 3rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical assisting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41,426 |
| Basic Certificate | 19,412 |
| Associate Degree | 16,805 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 949 |
| Master’s Degree | 561 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $35,980. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $29,722 and the high is $42,190.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $10,750. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,431 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,346.
The median monthly payment of a medical assisting graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $128.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in medical assisting. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,284 |
| Women | 13,521 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 953 |
| Black or African American | 2,162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,175 |
| White | 7,951 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,466 |
Most Popular Medical Assisting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 857 colleges that offer an associate degree in medical assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 797 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 84% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
ECPI University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 545 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from ECPI University. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at ECPI University make a median salary of 35,980.
St Catherine University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from St. Kate's. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that St. Kate's graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest University at El Paso. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Southwest University at El Paso. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Southwest University at El Paso graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from UMA Clearwater. Of these students, 95% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMA Clearwater graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mildred Elley NYC. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Mildred Elley NYC. Of these students, 94% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Mildred Elley NYC make a median salary of 35,980.
National University College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from National University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that National University College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
Stanbridge University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Stanbridge. Of these students, 61% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Stanbridge University make a median salary of 35,980.
The 12th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Mesa. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from PMI Mesa. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that PMI Mesa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
Ross College-Sylvania is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Ross College-Sylvania. Of these students, 97% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ross College-Sylvania graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 87% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Sinclair Community College make a median salary of 35,980.
Eastwick College - Ramsey comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Eastwick College - Ramsey. Of these students, 78% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Eastwick College - Ramsey graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
Fox College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Fox College. About 86% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fox College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Wallace State, Hanceville. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville make a median salary of 35,980.
Oklahoma City Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from OCCC. About 87% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Oklahoma City Community College make a median salary of 35,980.
Macomb Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Macomb Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Macomb Community College medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
Santa Ana College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from SAC. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Santa Ana College medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
Medical Assisting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Technician | 5,655 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5,013 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 3,575 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1,239 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 381 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical assisting that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,002 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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