Medical Administration/ Assistant Associate Degrees
There are 236 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Medical Administration/ Assistant graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Administration/ Assistant Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,771 degrees were awarded toMedical Administration/ Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Administration/ Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,371 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,322 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
Earnings of Medical Administration/ Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant of $36,054 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,041 |
| 4 years | $36,054 |
| 5 years | $40,847 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 96.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 3,204 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Administration/ Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 947 | 28.5% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 423 | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,732 | 52.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 1.0% |
| Race Unknown | 64 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 7 | 0.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Administration/ Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 338 colleges that offer a associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Medical Administration/ Assistant students seeking a associate degree is Ultimate Medical Academy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,917 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 347 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 269 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 183 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 153 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 148 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 107 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-Sacramento is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennco Tech-Blackwood comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South University-Savannah Online comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 100 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Medical Careers is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 96 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hazard Community and Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennco Tech-Bristol is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Administration/ Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 28,347 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 11,963 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 11,828 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 10,171 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 4,419 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.