Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Southwestern Illinois College
SWIC is located in Belleville, Illinois and approximately 6,906 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services section at the bottom of this page.
SWIC Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Medical Assisting (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Medical Assisting (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting
SWIC Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Rankings
Medical Assisting Student Demographics at SWIC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at Southwestern Illinois College.
SWIC Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in medical assisting at SWIC are white. Around 71% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Illinois College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southwestern Illinois College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 23 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6 |
Related Majors
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Nursing
Careers That Medical Assisting Grads May Go Into
A degree in medical assisting can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Southwestern Illinois College.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | 23,830 | $35,910 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 21,490 | $33,140 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 10,070 | $105,140 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians | 5,990 | $47,590 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 4,470 | $58,060 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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