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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,417 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Illinois

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 1,058
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,058
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 205
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 205
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 205
Associate Degree 154

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.3%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Illinois

23,830 people in the state and 673,660 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical/clinical assistant.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in Illinois

In this state, medical/clinical assistant grads earn an average of $35,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,540.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - Illinois. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

In their early career, Lewis and Clark Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,295. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,972. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $6,382. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

#3

Lake Land College

Mattoon
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,989. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,569 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

#6

Fox College

Bedford Park
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,756 a year. 70% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

In their early career, Rend Lake College grads earn an average salary of $27,280. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,995. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 62% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,276 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,491. 31% of the teachers are full time.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Medical Assistants 13% $34,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Physical Therapy Technician 348
Occupational Therapist Assistant 154
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 29
Anesthesiologist Assistant 19
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 16

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