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Allied Health Services Schools in California

12,446 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 74th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,571
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,571
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,445
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,445
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,445
Associate Degree 1,367
Master’s Degree 45
Bachelor’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.0%
  • White: 12.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 24.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in California

In this state, there are 215,830 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in California

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $48,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $4,745.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,192 a year.

#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $78,124 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
325 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,854 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,055. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,310. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 57% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,595 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,785. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,693 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,779 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $70,190
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $67,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Medical Assistants 29% $36,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $40,020
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $29,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $40,120
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $42,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

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