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Allied Health Services Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 2,214 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in AZ.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 64th most popular major out of a total 297 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,412
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,412
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 429
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 429
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 429
Associate Degree 326
Bachelor’s Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.1%
  • White: 28.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 18.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Arizona

45,620 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Arizona

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $47,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
822 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,568 after graduation. An average student at PMI Mesa will pay a net price of $21,493. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,970 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,670 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,466 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,106.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
986 Total Students

In their early career, Carrington College, Phoenix grads earn an average salary of $30,410. This private school has an average net price of $22,500. 35 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
590 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,410 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,809.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $30,747.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,654 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,973 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,267.

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Phoenix College

Phoenix
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,671. In their early career, Phoenix College grads earn an average salary of $31,223.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,700 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,471.

Allied Health Services Careers in AZ

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Physician Assistants 57% $105,120
Physical Therapist Assistants 51% $43,830
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 48% $22,240
Medical Assistants 45% $32,880
Occupational Therapy Assistants 44% $63,310
Health Technologists and Technicians 42% $42,190
Surgical Technologists 36% $50,990
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 35% $0
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 27% $33,370
Pharmacy Technicians 26% $34,560
Healthcare Support Workers 14% $40,950
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -46% $58,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Nursing 12,966
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,817
Mental & Social Health Services 2,080
Public Health 1,067
Allied Health Professions 1,032
Health/Medical Prep Programs 533
Medicine 473
Communication Sciences 462

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