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Medical Assisting in New York

Medical Assisting Schools in New York

2,856 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

A Medical Assisting major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,688
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,688
Associate Degree 1,086
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 57
Bachelor’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 35.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.4%
  • White: 18.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in New York

There are 110,370 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in New York

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $52,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

#2

Mildred Elley NYC

New York
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,369. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
493 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,871. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. 93% of students get financical aid.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,300.

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#5

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,640. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,680. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Monroe College

Bronx
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $9,404. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average.

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#8

Plaza College

Forest Hills
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
914 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,443. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
934 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $11,564. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
747 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $32,500. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199

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