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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Washington

1,856 Medical/Clinical Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,472
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,472
Associate Degree 363
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21

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: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 21.4%
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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
2,120 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Everett Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,138. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Highline College

Des Moines
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,342. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. 35% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $41,756 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. A typical student attending South Puget Sound Community College will pay a net price of $7,415. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

In their early career, Skagit Valley College grads earn an average salary of $35,488. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,862. 100% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,892 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. A typical student attending Big Bend Community College will pay a net price of $7,205. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

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