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Allied Health Services Schools in New York

3,626 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Services is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,891
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,891
Associate Degree 1,660
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 75
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 75
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 75

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 21.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in New York

In this state, there are 110,370 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in New York

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $52,720 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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

#1

ASA College

Brooklyn
214 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,965 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,099. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Mildred Elley NYC

New York
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,853 a year. 39 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,146 after earning their degree at this institution.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
381 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,880 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,444. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,591 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,270.

#7

Monroe College

Bronx
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Plaza College

Forest Hills
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
914 Total Students

An average student at Plaza College will pay a net price of $16,091. 30% of the teachers are full time. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
934 Total Students

In their early career, CW grads earn an average salary of $33,538. This private school has an average net price of $15,210. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
747 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $73,713 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Allied Health Services Careers in NY

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 37% $37,750
Medical Assistants 35% $36,640
Physical Therapist Assistants 34% $54,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $60,050
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $49,260
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 20% $41,590
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 18% $36,530
Surgical Technologists 18% $53,410
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $32,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199

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