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Allied Health Services Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 1,323 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Services is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 914
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 914
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 221
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 221
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 221
Associate Degree 188

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.7%
  • White: 19.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Nevada

17,760 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Nevada

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $48,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 4 colleges in Nevada that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,568 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
374 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,410 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 62 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,758.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
385 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,537. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,021 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,019. 86% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Allied Health Services Careers in NV

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Physician Assistants 41% $119,570
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 38% $45,000
Physical Therapist Assistants 35% $62,570
Medical Assistants 28% $32,950
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $42,610
Pharmacy Technicians 27% $36,470
Surgical Technologists 24% $58,940
Healthcare Support Workers 23% $42,700
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 22% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $80,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing 2,015
Health Sciences & Services 432
Allied Health Professions 313
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Dentistry 169
Health/Medical Admin Services 123
Public Health 119

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

View Nationwide Allied Health Services Report

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