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Allied Health Services Schools in North Carolina

1,765 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Services is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 797
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 672
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 672
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 296
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 296
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 296

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 25.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in North Carolina

There are 68,830 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $39,230, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,710.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,025 a year. 88% of students get financical aid. 43% of the teachers are full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

In their early career, CCCTI grads earn an average salary of $26,393. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,898.

#5

Pitt Community College

Winterville
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,192. 31% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,911 a year.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

In their early career, Wake Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,600. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. A typical student attending Wake Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,767.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,259 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,925 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,672 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. A typical student attending Durham Technical Community College will pay a net price of $4,184.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,103 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,534 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,687 a year.

Allied Health Services Careers in NC

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $102,180
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $32,600
Medical Assistants 29% $32,710
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $60,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $64,890
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $32,640
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $30,110
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 12% $30,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

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