Medical Records Technician Associate Degrees
There are 333 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Medical Records Technician. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Medical Records Technician graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Records Technician Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,828 people earned theirMedical Records Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Records Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5,270 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,354 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 67 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,091 |
Earnings of Medical Records Technician Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Medical Records Technician 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
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Medical Records Technician. About 93.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 216 |
| Women | 3,138 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Records Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,568 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 172 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 458 | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 823 | 24.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 112 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 171 | 5.1% |
| 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 Records Technician Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 419 colleges that offer a associate degree in Medical Records Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
DeVry University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4,556 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,446 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. This school awarded 209 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 173 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
River Parishes Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. This school awarded 111 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Community College is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 104 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
McLennan Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hutchinson Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Institute of Medical Careers comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician 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 Barbara City College is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Prince George's Community College is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in Medical Records Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Records Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 62 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Records Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Records Technician. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Medical Records Technician 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 Records Technician that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 28,347 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 11,963 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 10,171 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 7,771 |
| 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.