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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Washington

1,628 Medical/Clinical Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 4th most popular major out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Washington

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 1,317
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,317
Associate Degree 267
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 22.1%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Washington

There are 14,450 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 Washington

Medical/Clinical Assistant grads earn an average of $41,340 in the state and $34,540 nationwide.

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

#1

Charter College

Vancouver
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,170. In their early career, Everett Community College grads earn an average salary of $39,107.

#3

Highline College

Des Moines
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,102 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,447 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#6

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,891 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,359. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,457 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,778 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,273 a year. A typical student attending Big Bend Community College will pay a net price of $6,139.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $8,396.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 27% $40,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Physical Therapy Technician 178
Occupational Therapist Assistant 80
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 61
Medical Laboratory Assistant 23
Respiratory Therapy Technician 22
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7

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