Master’s Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 561 people earned their master's degree in medical assisting. This earns it the #155 spot on the list of the most popular master's 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 | 41,426 |
| Basic Certificate | 19,412 |
| Associate Degree | 16,805 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 949 |
| Master’s Degree | 561 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical assisting is $166,414. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $110,770 to a high of $193,410.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical assisting. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 383 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 337 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Medical Assisting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Saint Francis University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Saint Francis. Of these students, 81% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Saint Francis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Case Western Reserve University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Case Western. Of these students, 61% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Nova Southeastern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from NUS Florida. Of these students, 52% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Nova Southeastern University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Emory. Of these students, 45% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Emory University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from RFUMS. Of these students, 87% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science make a median salary of 166,414.
South University, Savannah is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from South University, Savannah. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at South University, Savannah make a median salary of 166,414.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loma Linda University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 80% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Loma Linda University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from WVU. About 87% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at West Virginia University make a median salary of 166,414.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from CU Anschutz. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make a median salary of 166,414.
Medical College of Wisconsin is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Medical College of Wisconsin. About 39% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Medical College of Wisconsin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from IUPUI. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
Drexel University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Drexel. About 100% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Drexel University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 13th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Virginia Medical School. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Eastern Virginia Medical School. About 91% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Eastern Virginia Medical School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Kansas City. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from UMKC. About 77% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMKC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from UMB. Of these students, 90% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at University of Maryland - Baltimore make a median salary of 166,414.
Wayne State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Wayne State. About 79% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Wayne State University make a median salary of 166,414.
Quinnipiac University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Quinnipiac. Of these students, 73% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Quinnipiac University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 20th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Union Institute & University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,795 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Union. Of these students, 100% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Union Institute & University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical assisting that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
References
*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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