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Associate Degree in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services

Associate Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services

18,673 Yearly Graduations
$32,329 Median Salary
$17,750 Median Debt
An associate degree in medical assisting is offered at 857 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 45% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.9% of medical assisting graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors

In 2021-2022, 18,673 associate degrees were awarded to medical assisting majors. This makes it the 2nd most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical assisting at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 43,423
Basic Certificate 19,983
Associate Degree 18,673
Bachelor’s Degree 923

Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $32,329. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,637 and the high is $39,095.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in medical assisting is $17,750. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,086 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,609.

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The median monthly payment of a medical assisting graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $108.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in medical assisting. About 81.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,494
Women 15,179
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,050
Black or African American 2,317
Hispanic or Latino 4,164
White 9,315
International Students 166
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,661
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There are 857 colleges that offer an associate degree in medical assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
797 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for medical assisting students seekingan associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. The medical assisting program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 797 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
545 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is ECPI University. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 545 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at ECPI University. About 93% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
320 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Catherine University. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 320 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from St. Kate's. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

314 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwest University at El Paso is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical assisting program at Southwest University at El Paso awarded 314 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
281 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 281 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 92% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

253 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 253 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from UMA Clearwater. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#8

Mildred Elley NYC

New York, New York
204 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mildred Elley NYC is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 204 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Mildred Elley NYC. Of these students, 94% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
180 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
100% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 180 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from National University College. About 73% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Stanbridge University

Irvine, California
121 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Stanbridge University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The medical assisting program at Stanbridge University awarded 121 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

120 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima Medical Institute - Mesa is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical assisting program at Pima Medical Institute - Mesa awarded 120 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#13

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, Ohio
117 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ross College-Sylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Ross College-Sylvania. About 97% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio
111 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Sinclair Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#15

Eastwick College - Ramsey

Ramsey, New Jersey
109 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastwick College - Ramsey. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 people received their associate degree in medical assisting from Eastwick College - Ramsey. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#16

Fox College

Tinley Park, Illinois
107 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fox College. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 107 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Fox College. About 76% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

103 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at Wallace State, Hanceville. Of these students, 84% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
101 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical assisting program at Oklahoma City Community College awarded 101 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
100 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Macomb Community College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical assisting program at Macomb Community College awarded 100 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
98 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Ana College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 23,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 associate degrees were handed out to medical assisting majors at SAC. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

Medical Assisting Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Therapy Technician 6,171
Medical/Clinical Assistant 5,617
Occupational Therapist Assistant 4,444
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 1,176
Other Allied Health Services 406

Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical assisting that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Allied Health Professions 28,716
Health/Medical Admin Services 17,203
Health Sciences & Services 10,520
Dental Support Services 7,216
Mental & Social Health Services 3,686

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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