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Allied Health Services Schools in California

12,446 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Services is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in California

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,571
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,571
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,445
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,445
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,445
Associate Degree 1,367
Master’s Degree 45
Bachelor’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In California, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.0%
  • White: 12.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 24.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in California

215,830 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in California

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $48,150 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,809. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,745. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,374 after graduation.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. 68% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

An average student at American Career College - Anaheim will pay a net price of $27,023. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,192 a year.

#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $78,124 after graduation.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
325 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,055. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,854 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,310. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,595 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,693 Total Students

A typical student attending San Diego Mesa College will pay a net price of $5,573. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

Allied Health Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $70,190
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $67,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Medical Assistants 29% $36,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $40,020
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $29,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $40,120
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $42,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

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