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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in California

9,990 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 6,630
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6,630
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,786
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,786
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,786
Associate Degree 547
Master’s Degree 27

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: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.6%
  • White: 10.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 26.6%
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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
20,118 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,374 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,745.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
452 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,814 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,700. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#3

Empire College

Santa Rosa
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
241 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,896 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $22,453.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. 45% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,378 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. A typical student attending San Jose City College will pay a net price of $14,302. Graduates earn an average $36,931 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
512 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $88,873 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

20% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,265 after graduation.

#9

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,645 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $33,202 after graduation. A typical student attending MiraCosta College will pay a net price of $3,995.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,577. In their early career, Carrington College, Sacramento grads earn an average salary of $32,854. 100% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. 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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