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Health/Medical Admin Services at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Health/Medical Admin Services, take a look at what Appalachian State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Many students take online classes at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Health/Medical Admin Services Rankings at Appalachian State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s Health/Medical Admin Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 273 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #43 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 915 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 296 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #471 of 928 |
Earnings for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates from Appalachian State University
Students who complete Appalachian State University’s Health/Medical Admin Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,283 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $43,105 |
| 4 years | $52,157 |
| 5 years | $59,228 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health/Medical Admin Services graduates from Appalachian State University take home a median $52,157, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health/Medical Admin Services graduates from Appalachian State University comes in at $24,125.
More Specific Health/Medical Admin Services Concentrations at Appalachian State University
This Health/Medical Admin Services program at Appalachian State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Care Management | 75 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates
Those who complete Health/Medical Admin Services program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health/Medical Admin Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialists | $153,246 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $47,251 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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