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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Tennessee

1,130 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in Tennessee in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Tennessee

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 645
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 645
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 412
Associate Degree 73

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 38.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Tennessee

There are 14,070 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a medical/clinical assistant grad in the state is $32,370, compared to a typical salary of $34,540 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Tennessee that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
379 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,269 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
216 Total Students

In their early career, Chattanooga College MDTC grads earn an average salary of $23,392. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,680. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,161 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,397 after earning their degree at this institution. 39% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
387 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,461. In their early career, Daymar College - Clarksville grads earn an average salary of $23,846.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
272 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,812.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
48 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,846 a year. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Daymar College - Nashville.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
63 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,741. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student to faculty ratio is 34 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical Assistants 30% $31,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Physical Therapy Technician 208
Occupational Therapist Assistant 149
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 17
Anesthesiologist Assistant 3

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