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Allied Health Services Schools in Utah

1,310 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Utah in the <nil> year.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 11th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 725
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 435
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 435
Associate Degree 139
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 18,480 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 Utah

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $41,150, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,919. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,500 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,173 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. An average student at AmeriTech College - Draper will pay a net price of $28,263.

#4

Dixie State University

Saint George
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,298. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Dixie State College grads earn an average salary of $34,797.

#5

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,665 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,917 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
490 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,560 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Services Careers in UT

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Physical Therapist Assistants 55% $55,250
Physician Assistants 55% $99,710
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 48% $29,780
Medical Assistants 46% $32,320
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 43% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 42% $37,500
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Occupational Therapy Assistants 39% $57,730
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 36% $28,620
Pharmacy Technicians 30% $36,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Allied Health Professions 639
Public Health 561
Health Sciences & Services 421
Rehabilitation Professions 297

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

View Nationwide Allied Health Services Report

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