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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in North Carolina

1,231 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in North Carolina

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 566
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 566
Associate Degree 388
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 277
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 277
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 277

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 29.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
  • White: 43.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 18,340 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 North Carolina

Medical/Clinical Assistant grads earn an average of $32,710 in the state and $34,540 nationwide.

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

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Wake Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,600. A typical student attending Wake Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,767.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,037 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. In their early career, ACC grads earn an average salary of $27,410. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,724.

#3

Pitt Community College

Winterville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,192.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,103 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 78% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,435 Total Students

A typical student attending Wilkes Community College will pay a net price of $2,323. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $4,947. In their early career, CCCTI grads earn an average salary of $26,393.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. In their early career, DCCC grads earn an average salary of $28,574. This public school has an average net price of $8,115.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,226 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. A typical student attending Richmond Community College will pay a net price of $4,388.

#9

Gaston College

Dallas
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

In their early career, Gaston College grads earn an average salary of $27,347. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,994. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Assistants 29% $32,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Physical Therapy Technician 184
Occupational Therapist Assistant 130
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 55
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 32
Anesthesiologist Assistant 6
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 2

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