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Medical Assisting in Idaho

Medical Assisting Schools in Idaho

337 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Idaho in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 169
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 117
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, 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 Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.7%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Idaho

8,950 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 Medical Assisting Jobs in Idaho

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $48,750, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Idaho that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
489 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 42% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,403 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,817 a year.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,410. 93% of the teachers are full time.

#4

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,579 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,074. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
113 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $21,197 a year.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
44,304 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,741 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,927 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,566. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
3,710 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Lewis - Clark State College will pay a net price of $12,962. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,299 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,156 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. This public school has an average net price of $7,785. 78% of students get financical aid.

Medical Assisting Careers in ID

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $58,000
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $53,670
Surgical Technologists 25% $47,820
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 24% $0
Medical Assistants 24% $33,850
Pharmacy Technicians 23% $35,470
Health Technologists and Technicians 21% $49,150
Healthcare Support Workers 20% $31,500
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $29,900
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 10% $22,220
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Allied Health Professions 505
Dental Support Services 232
Health/Medical Admin Services 223
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 205
Health Sciences & Services 142
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 119
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 75
Mental & Social Health Services 1

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