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Allied Health Services in Georgia

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Allied Health Services Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 2,629 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in GA.

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 1,514
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,514
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 710
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 710
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 710
Associate Degree 347
Master’s Degree 58

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 45.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 30.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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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
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 56% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,001 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. 81% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,345 after graduation.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,045 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,823 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,089. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,698 after graduation. 92% of students get financical aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,794 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,340. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,445. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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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