Associate Degrees in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
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Education Levels of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Majors
In 2020-2021, 715 associate degrees were awarded to medical office assistant/specialist majors. This earns it the #31 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical office assistant/specialist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 2,655 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,522 |
| Associate Degree | 715 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for medical office assistant/specialist majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for medical office assistant/specialist students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist. About 96.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 690 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical office assistant/specialist associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 201 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 241 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 160 |
Most Popular Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer an associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 259 people received their associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist from Liberty University. About 99% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ohio Valley College of Technology. The medical office assistant/specialist program at Ohio Valley College of Technology awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Platt College - Los Angeles. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Platt College - Los Angeles. About 93% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ross College-Sylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist. The medical office assistant/specialist program at Ross College-Sylvania awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Centura College - Norfolk. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Centura College - Norfolk. Of these students, 91% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Platt College - Riverside comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical office assistant/specialist. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical office assistant/specialist program at Platt College - Riverside awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical office assistant/specialist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The medical office assistant/specialist program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree is United Career Institute - Mt. Braddock. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at United Career Institute.
Platt College - Ontario comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical office assistant/specialist. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Platt College - Ontario. Of these students, 100% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Centura College - Chesapeake is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Centura College - Chesapeake. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
United Career Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical office assistant/specialist. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at United Career Institute. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Daymar College - Clarksville. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Daymar College - Clarksville. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Centura College - Virginia Beach is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Centura College - Virginia Beach. About 91% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical office assistant/specialist majors who are seeking their associate degree is New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at NMSU Dona Ana. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Fortis College - Smyrna is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Fortis College - Smyrna. About 89% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Platt College - Anaheim comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical office assistant/specialist. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Platt College - Anaheim. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Trinity College of Puerto Rico comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical office assistant/specialist. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist from Trinity College of Puerto Rico. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Paul College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical office assistant/specialist. The medical office assistant/specialist program at Saint Paul College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mitchell Technical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical office assistant/specialist. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to medical office assistant/specialist majors at Mitchell Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical office assistant/specialist that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Technician | 3,854 |
| Medical Administration/ Assistant | 3,099 |
| Medical Biller/Insurance Specialist | 2,903 |
| Health Care Management | 2,087 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 1,539 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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