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Allied Health Services Schools in Texas

9,188 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 9th most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6,213
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6,213
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,559
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,559
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,559
Associate Degree 1,415
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 57.3%
  • White: 17.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Texas

There are 171,160 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 Texas

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $43,990 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,558 Total Students

In their early career, Southwest University at El Paso grads earn an average salary of $24,526. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,711. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. In their early career, North Harris Montgomery grads earn an average salary of $32,129.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,742 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This public school has an average net price of $6,849. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 59% of the teachers are full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,224.

#6

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,630. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#7

St Philip's College

San Antonio
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,696 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,829. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
876 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Graduates earn an average $31,568 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,813. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Amarillo College

Amarillo
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,079 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,231 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. 75% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
347 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,027. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

Allied Health Services Careers in TX

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Physician Assistants 45% $110,080
Physical Therapist Assistants 37% $69,920
Occupational Therapy Assistants 36% $72,930
Medical Assistants 36% $31,030
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 25% $30,030
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 24% $24,590
Pharmacy Technicians 21% $33,740
Healthcare Support Workers 21% $39,690
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 20% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 5% $51,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705

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