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Medical/Clinical Assistant in New Mexico

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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 369 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in New Mexico

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 306
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 306
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 61.8%
  • White: 13.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 20.6%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 5,960 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 New Mexico

In this state, medical/clinical assistant grads earn an average of $30,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,540.

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

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. This public school has an average net price of $5,302.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,650 after graduation.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Medical Assistants 22% $30,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Physical Therapy Technician 88
Occupational Therapist Assistant 39
Other Allied Health Services 16

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

View Nationwide Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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