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Medical Assisting in Massachusetts

Medical Assisting Schools in Massachusetts

567 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Medical Assisting major is the 116th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 297
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 297
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 138
Associate Degree 132

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.5%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 26.1%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 44,500 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $55,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 68% of students get financical aid.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending STCC will pay a net price of $9,753. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 84% of students get financical aid.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,303.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,465 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,204. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Quincy College

Quincy
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,154 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,574. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,126. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#10

Fisher College

Boston
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,419 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,885 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This public school has an average net price of $3,033. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789

View all majors related to Medical Assisting

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