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Master’s Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services

461 Yearly Graduations
$108,537 Median Salary
69% Women
There are 25 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in medical assisting. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 38% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.1% of medical assisting graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors

In 2020-2021, 461 master's degrees were awarded to medical assisting majors. 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 44,973
Associate Degree 20,673
Basic Certificate 17,589
Bachelor’s Degree 795
Master’s Degree 461
Graduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical assisting is $108,537. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $93,551 and the high is $169,653.

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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 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 141
Women 320
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 61
Black or African American 29
Hispanic or Latino 67
White 264
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 35
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There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania
82 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,852 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Saint Francis. Of these students, 71% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

73 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Case Western. Of these students, 56% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
63 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 master's degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at NUS Florida. Of these students, 62% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
35 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The medical assisting program at Emory University awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

29 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from RFUMS. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Stanford University

Stanford, California
27 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stanford University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Stanford. About 93% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

South University, Savannah

Savannah, Georgia
23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. The medical assisting program at South University, Savannah awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#8

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Loma Linda University. Of these students, 72% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The medical assisting program at West Virginia University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at CU Anschutz. Of these students, 58% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Medical College of Wisconsin. About 58% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from IUPUI. Of these students, 58% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Drexel. Of these students, 100% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The medical assisting program at Eastern Virginia Medical School awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#15

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $9,579 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,152 per year. The medical assisting program at University of Missouri - Kansas City awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

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 $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. The medical assisting program at University of Maryland - Baltimore awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Wayne State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#18

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Quinnipiac. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Widener University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Widener. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Union Institute & University

Cincinnati, Ohio
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $16,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,911 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Union. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical assisting that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 51,608
Public Health 16,133
Health/Medical Admin Services 15,736
Mental & Social Health Services 14,517
Allied Health Professions 12,328

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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