Associate Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
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Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors
In 2020-2021, 20,673 associate degrees were awarded to medical assisting majors. 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 | 44,973 |
| Associate Degree | 20,673 |
| Basic Certificate | 17,589 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 795 |
| Master’s Degree | 461 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $30,147. 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 $25,786 to a high of $38,615.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $22,538. 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, $27,623 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,265.
The median monthly payment of a medical assisting graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $111.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in medical assisting. About 81.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,854 |
| Women | 16,819 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,024 |
| Black or African American | 2,486 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,306 |
| White | 11,012 |
| International Students | 176 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,669 |
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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 797 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 545 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from ECPI University. Of these students, 92% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $34,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 320 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at St. Kate's. About 87% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 314 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Southwest University at El Paso. About 82% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The medical assisting program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 281 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 253 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at UMA Clearwater. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is ASA College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 214 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at ASA Institute. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Mildred Elley NYC. About 98% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from National University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 82% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Stanbridge. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 120 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from PMI Mesa. Of these students, 78% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Ross College-Sylvania. Of these students, 94% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Sinclair Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Eastwick College - Ramsey. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 107 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Fox College. About 71% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Wallace State, Hanceville. About 89% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The medical assisting program at Oklahoma City Community College awarded 101 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 100 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Macomb Community College. About 87% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The medical assisting program at Santa Ana College awarded 98 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,282 |
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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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