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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 1,093 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in TN.

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 Less Than 1 Year 518
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 518
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 518
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 469
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 469
Associate Degree 106

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 39.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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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
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South College. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
638 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,703. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Remington College - Memphis Campus.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
252 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,074 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,323. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
655 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
345 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Remington College - Nashville Campus will pay a net price of $19,542.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
204 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,088 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,621. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Daymar College - Nashville.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
139 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,489. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,088 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,367 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,035 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $20,979.

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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