Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist is offered at 205 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about64% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,419 students earned theirMedical Office Assistant/Specialist majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,498 |
| Associate’s Degree | 963 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,758 |
Earnings of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. About 95.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 90 |
| Women | 1,868 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 694 | 35.4% |
| Asian | 66 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 563 | 28.8% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 23.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 91 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 7 | 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 Office Assistant/Specialist Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 256 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 579 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hunter Business School is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 186 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Martinsburg College is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regional Center for Border Health comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. This school awarded 152 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Kansas City is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP School is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Centura College-Newport News is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
More Tech Institute comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. This school awarded 89 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Centura College-Chesapeake is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 81 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Medical Careers comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. This school awarded 78 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 77 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryan University is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Centura College-Norfolk comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. This school awarded 72 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Chula Vista comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Memphis is a popular choice for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 61 basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 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 Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 7,771 |
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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