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Medical Assisting in Missouri

Medical Assisting Schools in Missouri

In 2022-2023, 651 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 277
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 180
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 180
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 150
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Master’s Degree 14
Bachelor’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Missouri

36,320 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Missouri

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $46,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,206 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,237 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,913. 94% of students get financical aid.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,085 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,332. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,014 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. A typical student attending SCC will pay a net price of $3,875.

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#5

Jefferson College

Hillsboro
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,740 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,485.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,756 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,801. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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#7

Crowder College

Neosho
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,194 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,735. 37% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
520 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 37 to 1. 30% of the teachers are full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Missouri Western.

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#10

Mineral Area College

Park Hills
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,410 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,972. 95% of students get financical aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing 6,840
Allied Health Professions 1,137
Health Sciences & Services 1,081
Medicine 1,012
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,011
Rehabilitation Professions 979
Public Health 888
Communication Sciences 598

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