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Allied Health Services Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 6,706 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in FL.

An Allied Health Services major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4,013
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,013
Associate Degree 1,914
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 697
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 697
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 697
Master’s Degree 63
Bachelor’s Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.2%
  • White: 19.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Florida

There are 140,530 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $42,730, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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

797 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,792 after graduation. 68% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,124 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,214.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. In their early career, FSCJ grads earn an average salary of $31,497. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833.

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,177 after graduation.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
867 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,623. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending MDC will pay a net price of $4,870.

#8

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,728 Total Students

A typical student attending Daytona State College will pay a net price of $8,866. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,242 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,253 a year.

#10

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. 75% of students get financical aid. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Allied Health Services Careers in FL

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 50% $104,420
Medical Assistants 38% $32,170
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $61,470
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $61,870
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 32% $32,230
Pharmacy Technicians 22% $31,390
Health Technologists and Technicians 22% $37,650
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 22% $0
Surgical Technologists 19% $43,930
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 18% $25,260
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $37,710
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -55% $51,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

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