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Medical Assisting in Delaware

Medical Assisting Schools in Delaware

In 2021-2022, 207 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in DE.

A Medical Assisting major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 135
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 135
Associate Degree 72

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 32.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Delaware

There are 6,050 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Delaware

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $47,250, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Delaware that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
251 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,677. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,810 a year.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,402 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,455 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Medical Assisting Careers in DE

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 23% $53,280
Medical Assistants 19% $32,560
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $45,370
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $34,040
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 13% $28,660
Occupational Therapy Assistants 11% $59,470
Pharmacy Technicians 10% $31,730
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Surgical Technologists 8% $46,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 208
Health Sciences & Services 167
Allied Health Professions 90
Health/Medical Admin Services 66
Mental & Social Health Services 44
Dental Support Services 39
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 34
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 32

View all majors related to Medical Assisting

View Nationwide Medical Assisting Report

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