Master’s Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 561 people earned their master's degree in medical assisting. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical assisting at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Undergraduate Certificate | 41,426 |
Basic Certificate | 19,412 |
Associate Degree | 16,805 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 949 |
Master’s Degree | 561 |
Graduate Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical assisting is $166,414. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $110,733 to a high of $193,410.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for medical assisting majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical assisting. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 178 |
Women | 383 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 72 |
Black or African American | 32 |
Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
White | 337 |
International Students | 6 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Medical Assisting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for medical assisting students seekinga master's degree is Saint Francis University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Saint Francis. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Saint Francis University make a median salary of 166,414.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Case Western. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Case Western Reserve University make a median salary of 166,414.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from NUS Florida. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Emory University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Emory. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from RFUMS. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 7th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is South University, Savannah. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from South University, Savannah. About 59% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. South University, Savannah medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
Loma Linda University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Loma Linda University. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Loma Linda University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
West Virginia University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from WVU. Of these students, 87% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. West Virginia University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 10th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from CU Anschutz. About 50% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from IUPUI. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IUPUI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
The 10th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Medical College of Wisconsin. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Medical College of Wisconsin. Of these students, 39% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Medical College of Wisconsin make a median salary of 166,414.
The 13th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Drexel. Of these students, 100% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Eastern Virginia Medical School comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Of these students, 91% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Eastern Virginia Medical School make a median salary of 166,414.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from UMB. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. University of Maryland - Baltimore medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from UMKC. Of these students, 77% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at University of Missouri - Kansas City make a median salary of 166,414.
Wayne State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Wayne State. Of these students, 79% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wayne State University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 18th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Quinnipiac University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Quinnipiac. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Quinnipiac graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Union Institute & University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,795 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Union. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Union graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Medical Assisting Focus Areas
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Anesthesiologist Assistant | 294 |
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant | 187 |
Other Allied Health Services | 53 |
Radiologist Assistant | 16 |
Lactation Consultant | 10 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical assisting that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 49,855 |
Public Health | 17,864 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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