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Allied Health Services Schools in Michigan

1,953 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Services is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Michigan

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,319
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,319
Associate Degree 513
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 112
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 112
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 112
Master’s Degree 6
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Michigan

There are 65,360 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $38,420, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,631 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Baker College

Owosso
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,841 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,920 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $6,813. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,469 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,332. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,497 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,107 Total Students

A typical student attending Grand Rapids Community College will pay a net price of $8,595. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Henry Ford College grads earn an average salary of $26,679. A typical student attending Henry Ford College will pay a net price of $3,194.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,456 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,268. Graduates earn an average $29,029 after graduation.

#8

Davenport University

Grand Rapids
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,127 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,342 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,624. 70% of students get financical aid.

#10

Mid Michigan College

Harrison
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,291 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,316 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Allied Health Services Careers in MI

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $108,200
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $52,140
Medical Assistants 28% $31,900
Occupational Therapy Assistants 27% $53,330
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $36,250
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $25,640
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $41,970
Pharmacy Technicians 11% $31,430
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,270
Healthcare Support Workers 8% $24,390
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $37,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Nursing 7,345
Allied Health Professions 1,437
Medicine 1,198
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,103
Rehabilitation Professions 1,067
Public Health 992
Other Health Professions 836
Mental & Social Health Services 605

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