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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 505 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 39th most popular major in the state out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Mississippi

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 332
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 332
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 154
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 154
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 154
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 73.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 18.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,160 people in the state and 673,660 people in the nation working in medical/clinical assistant jobs.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, medical/clinical assistant grads earn an average of $30,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,540.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $5,914. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,883. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Medical Assistants 12% $28,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Physical Therapy Technician 90
Occupational Therapist Assistant 55
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

View Nationwide Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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