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Allied Health Services Schools in Massachusetts

875 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

An Allied Health Services major is the 116th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services 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 375
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 375
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 298
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 298
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 298
Associate Degree 200
Bachelor’s Degree 2

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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.9%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services 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 Allied Health Services 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

In their early career, North Shore Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,846. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $7,558.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of students get financical aid. In their early career, MWCC grads earn an average salary of $35,523.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,422 a year.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
691 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,644 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,862. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,465 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,003. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#8

Quincy College

Quincy
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,154 Total Students

91% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,249 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,885 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Middlesex Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,049. 28% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Fisher College

Boston
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,419 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Fisher College will pay a net price of $22,565.

Allied Health Services Careers in MA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Physician Assistants 27% $110,110
Physical Therapist Assistants 22% $65,450
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $40,150
Occupational Therapy Assistants 18% $61,240
Medical Assistants 17% $39,240
Health Technologists and Technicians 12% $53,080
Healthcare Support Workers 9% $39,950
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $35,490
Surgical Technologists 9% $54,440
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 8% $29,060

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 Allied Health Services

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