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Allied Health Services Schools in Connecticut

933 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

An Allied Health Services major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 474
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 474
Bachelor’s Degree 214
Associate Degree 171
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.2%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Connecticut

20,690 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 Connecticut

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $55,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 69% of the teachers are full time.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,819 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $22,818. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
796 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,318 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
612 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,318 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,366.

#5

Goodwin College

East Hartford
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,127. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
383 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,885 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $16,627. 99% of students get financical aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,821 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,269 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 28% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,144 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,420 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,901. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, NCC grads earn an average salary of $29,237.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

Allied Health Services Careers in CT

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 23% $67,920
Medical Assistants 21% $36,950
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 17% $39,960
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $48,840
Occupational Therapy Assistants 13% $64,500
Pharmacy Technicians 10% $33,590
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 10% $0
Surgical Technologists 5% $56,290
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 4% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 1% $37,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Allied Health Professions 701
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 587
Dental Support Services 411
Health/Medical Admin Services 247
Mental & Social Health Services 244
Health Sciences & Services 212
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 98
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 86

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