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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in California

12,247 Medical/Clinical Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in California

Medical/Clinical Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8,177
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8,177
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,356
Associate Degree 714

Gender Distribution

In California, a medical/clinical assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical/clinical assistant majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.2%
  • White: 9.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 26.0%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in California

In this state, there are 92,960 people employed in jobs related to a medical/clinical assistant degree, compared to 673,660 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in California

In this state, medical/clinical assistant grads earn an average of $38,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,540.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. 86% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,774 a year.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
430 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 18% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Platt College - Anaheim will pay a net price of $25,577.

#3

Empire College

Santa Rosa
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
73 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,417 a year. 86% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,480. Graduates earn an average $32,367 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,326 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Graduates earn an average $37,646 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,434.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,680 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $7,200. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#9

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,125 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,318. 76% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

In their early career, Carrington College, Sacramento grads earn an average salary of $34,386. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 19%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
502 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers medical/clinical assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 29% $36,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical/clinical assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Physical Therapy Technician 486
Occupational Therapist Assistant 251
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 61
Respiratory Therapy Technician 40
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 16
Radiologist Assistant 2

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