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Allied Health Services Schools in Georgia

2,495 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Services is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,304
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,304
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 664
Associate Degree 466
Master’s Degree 61

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 48.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 29.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Georgia

60,920 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 Georgia

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $44,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
787 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,843. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
14,779 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $68,643 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,424.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,843 Total Students

The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at Middle Georgia State University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. In their early career, Middle Georgia State University grads earn an average salary of $35,019.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,698 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,573 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,236 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,068.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending CGTC will pay a net price of $3,166. Graduates earn an average $26,370 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
4,525 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 69% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 5.02 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,705 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,488 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $4,038. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Allied Health Services Careers in GA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $104,460
Occupational Therapy Assistants 39% $67,570
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $56,990
Medical Assistants 29% $31,790
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 29% $24,210
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $31,420
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $44,330
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Surgical Technologists 16% $44,450
Pharmacy Technicians 15% $29,140
Healthcare Support Workers 13% $42,710
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Nursing 7,112
Public Health 1,455
Allied Health Professions 1,299
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,116
Rehabilitation Professions 574
Medicine 565
Health Sciences & Services 544
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 430

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