Associate Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,805 people earned their associate degree in medical assisting. This earns it the #7 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 assisting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41,426 |
| Basic Certificate | 19,412 |
| Associate Degree | 16,805 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 949 |
| Master’s Degree | 561 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $35,980. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $29,732 to a high of $42,186.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $10,750. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,328 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,346.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $128.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in medical assisting. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,284 |
| Women | 13,521 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 953 |
| Black or African American | 2,162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,175 |
| White | 7,951 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,466 |
Most Popular Medical Assisting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 857 colleges that offer an associate degree in medical assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for medical assisting students seekingan associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 797 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 84% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
ECPI University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 545 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from ECPI University. About 92% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. ECPI University medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
St Catherine University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from St. Kate's. About 88% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at St Catherine University make a median salary of 35,980.
Southwest University at El Paso comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Southwest University at El Paso. About 84% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Southwest University at El Paso make a median salary of 35,980.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Ivy Tech Community College. About 93% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 35,980.
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from UMA Clearwater. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater make a median salary of 35,980.
Mildred Elley NYC comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Mildred Elley NYC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Mildred Elley NYC medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is National University College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from National University College. About 71% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at National University College make a median salary of 35,980.
Stanbridge University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Stanbridge. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Stanbridge University medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from PMI Mesa. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Pima Medical Institute - Mesa make a median salary of 35,980.
The 13th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ross College-Sylvania. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Ross College-Sylvania. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Ross College-Sylvania make a median salary of 35,980.
Sinclair Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Sinclair Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Sinclair Community College medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
Eastwick College - Ramsey is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Eastwick College - Ramsey. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Eastwick College - Ramsey make a median salary of 35,980.
Fox College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Fox College. Of these students, 86% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in medical assisting at Fox College make a median salary of 35,980.
The 17th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Wallace State, Hanceville. About 85% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wallace State Community College, Hanceville medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
The 18th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma City Community College. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from OCCC. Of these students, 87% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oklahoma City Community College medical assisting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,980.
Macomb Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Macomb Community College. About 82% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Macomb Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
The 20th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Ana College. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from SAC. About 87% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,980.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical assisting that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,002 |
References
*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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