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Allied Health Services Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 191 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in AK.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 1st most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Alaska

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 136
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 136
Associate Degree 49
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 28.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Alaska

4,020 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Alaska

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $58,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 4 colleges in Alaska that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
412 Total Students

An average student at Alaska Career College will pay a net price of $15,191. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,782. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UAF. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,292.

Allied Health Services Careers in AK

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 26% $0
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $59,960
Surgical Technologists 25% $63,870
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 24% $39,270
Medical Assistants 23% $44,230
Healthcare Support Workers 23% $44,670
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $59,740
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $42,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Health/Medical Admin Services 89
Mental & Social Health Services 60
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 43
Allied Health Professions 42
Dental Support Services 39
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 26
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 22
Health Sciences & Services 1

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

View Nationwide Allied Health Services Report

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