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Allied Health Services Schools in North Carolina

1,765 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Allied Health Services major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 797
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 672
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 672
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 296
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 296
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 296

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 25.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in North Carolina

68,830 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 Allied Health Services Jobs in North Carolina

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $39,230 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $28,959 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,337. Graduates earn an average $24,025 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,947. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $25,923 after graduation.

#5

Pitt Community College

Winterville
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt Community College will pay a net price of $4,192. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,259 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. 21% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,672 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,184. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,582 after earning their degree at this institution. 29% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,103 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. In their early career, Surry Community College grads earn an average salary of $27,534.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 71% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,687 after graduation.

Allied Health Services Careers in NC

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $102,180
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $32,600
Medical Assistants 29% $32,710
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $60,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $64,890
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $32,640
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $30,110
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 12% $30,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Communication Sciences 452

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