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Allied Health Services Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 686 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in MD.

An Allied Health Services major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 434
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 434
Associate Degree 234
Master’s Degree 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 41.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 35.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Maryland

36,360 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 Maryland

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $44,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,523 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,384 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,673.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. A typical student attending AACC will pay a net price of $15,707. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,181 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,403. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,272 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,705 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,520. 72% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,616 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,256 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,697. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,321 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Cecil College

North East
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,090 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,600 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,255 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,164 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,873. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#9

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,904 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,118.

Allied Health Services Careers in MD

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $57,020
Medical Assistants 27% $35,270
Occupational Therapy Assistants 26% $65,310
Physician Assistants 22% $106,940
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $41,140
Surgical Technologists 16% $55,110
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 14% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $36,100
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 8% $61,950
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 8% $35,290
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $31,930
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 8% $27,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing 4,104
Public Health 1,786
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,108
Allied Health Professions 562
Mental & Social Health Services 461
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Rehabilitation Professions 353
Communication Sciences 296

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