Medical Administration/ Assistant Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant is offered at 236 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Medical Administration/ Assistant graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Administration/ Assistant Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,771 students earned theirMedical 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 | 3,322 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
Earnings of Medical Administration/ Assistant Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant of $36,054 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Medical Administration/ Assistant students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant. About 92.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 155 |
| Women | 1,923 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Administration/ Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,023 | 49.2% |
| Asian | 82 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 502 | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 14.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 9 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Administration/ Assistant Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 338 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ultimate Medical Academy tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,917 people received their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 347 basic certificates 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.
NUC University is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their basic certificate 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.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 180 basic certificates 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.
Santa Ana College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 172 basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 153 basic certificates 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.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their basic certificate 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.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their basic certificate 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.
Carrington College-Sacramento comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 106 basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their basic certificate 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.
South University-Savannah Online is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their basic certificate 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.
Institute of Medical Careers is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their basic certificate 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.
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their basic certificate 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.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. This school awarded 96 basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hazard Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 88 basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 81 basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennco Tech-Bristol comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Administration/ Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate 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.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a popular choice for Medical Administration/ Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Administration/ Assistant here go on to 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 basic certificates.
| 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
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