Find Healthcare Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Allied Health Services in Florida

Find Schools Near

Allied Health Services Schools in Florida

6,706 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Services is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4,013
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,013
Associate Degree 1,914
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 697
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 697
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 697
Master’s Degree 63
Bachelor’s Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.2%
  • White: 19.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
undefined

Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Florida

There are 140,530 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

undefined

Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $42,730, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

undefined

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

797 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

An average student at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale will pay a net price of $36,084. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,792 after earning their degree at this institution.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,124 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,214. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,129. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,497 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $25,833.

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,351.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
867 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,623. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,001 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,405 a year.

#8

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,728 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,990 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. This public school has an average net price of $8,866.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,242 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,253 after graduation.

#10

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,606 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. A typical student attending SPC will pay a net price of $2,668.

Allied Health Services Careers in FL

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 50% $104,420
Medical Assistants 38% $32,170
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $61,470
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $61,870
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 32% $32,230
Pharmacy Technicians 22% $31,390
Health Technologists and Technicians 22% $37,650
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 22% $0
Surgical Technologists 19% $43,930
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 18% $25,260
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $37,710
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -55% $51,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

View Nationwide Allied Health Services Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Healthcare Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited healthcare schools across the U.S.