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Medical/Clinical Assistant in Illinois

Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Illinois

1,109 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Medical/Clinical Assistant major is the 180th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Illinois

Medical/Clinical Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 796
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 796
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 213
Associate Degree 100

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a medical/clinical assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical/clinical assistant majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 27.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.4%
  • White: 34.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Illinois

23,830 people in the state and 673,660 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical/clinical assistant.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in Illinois

In this state, medical/clinical assistant grads earn an average of $35,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,540.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
2,438 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,394. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,516. 23% of the teachers are full time.

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Lake Land College

Mattoon
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,076. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 59% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. A typical student attending College of Lake County will pay a net price of $6,018.

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Fox College

Tinley Park
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,783.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,538.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This public school has an average net price of $6,800. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,276 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

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Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in IL

Some of the careers medical/clinical assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Medical Assistants 13% $34,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical/clinical assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Physical Therapy Technician 348
Occupational Therapist Assistant 154
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 29
Anesthesiologist Assistant 19
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 16

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