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Allied Health Services Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 3,626 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in NY.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 51st most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services 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 1,891
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,891
Associate Degree 1,660
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 75
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 75
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 75

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: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 21.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services 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 Allied Health Services 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:

#1

ASA College

Brooklyn
214 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,965 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,099. Graduates earn an average $26,837 after graduation.

#2

Mildred Elley NYC

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

The student to faculty ratio is 39 to 1. In their early career, Mildred Elley NYC grads earn an average salary of $27,853. An average student at Mildred Elley NYC will pay a net price of $21,324.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
493 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,928. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
381 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $10,295.

#5

LaGuardia Community College

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

This public school has an average net price of $7,444. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, Suffolk County Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,844. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Monroe College

Bronx
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,738 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#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. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
934 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 29% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
747 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

Allied Health Services Careers in NY

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $117,060
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 37% $37,750
Medical Assistants 35% $36,640
Physical Therapist Assistants 34% $54,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $60,050
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $49,260
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 20% $41,590
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 18% $36,530
Surgical Technologists 18% $53,410
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $32,580

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

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

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