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Allied Health Services Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 12,401 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Services is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,571
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,571
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,445
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,445
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,445
Associate Degree 1,367
Bachelor’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.1%
  • White: 12.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in California

There are 215,830 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in California

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $48,150, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
448 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $53,917. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average.

360 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,104 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,107 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $27,010. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,751 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 45 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,192 after graduation. 78% of students get financical aid.

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,192 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,142 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $24,866 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,588.

#6

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield
310 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,225 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,987. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1.

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,034 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,475 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,292.

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
289 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. In their early career, SAC grads earn an average salary of $33,374.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
789 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside
256 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,055 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, UEI College-Riverside grads earn an average salary of $24,866. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1.

Allied Health Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $70,190
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $67,500
Medical Assistants 29% $36,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $40,020
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $29,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $40,120
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $42,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Allied Health Professions 7,928
Health Sciences & Services 6,731
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Dental Support Services 4,009
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,447
Mental & Social Health Services 1,407

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

View Nationwide Allied Health Services Report

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