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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in South Carolina

472 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 44th most popular major out of a total 81 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in South 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 398
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 398
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 56
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 56
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 55.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 32.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 9,800 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 South Carolina

A typical salary for a medical/clinical assistant grad in the state is $32,120, compared to a typical salary of $34,540 nationwide.

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

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
200 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. 44% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $25,659 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
193 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,014 a year. An average student at Southeastern College - Columbia will pay a net price of $32,328. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at South University, Columbia. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Medical Assistants 31% $31,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Physical Therapy Technician 100
Occupational Therapist Assistant 72
Respiratory Therapy Technician 13
Lactation Consultant 1

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