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Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate Degrees
There are 1,064 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 52,819 students earned theirMedical/Clinical Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical/Clinical Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 37,184 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,799 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,056 |
Earnings of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant of $29,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,434 |
| 4 years | $29,082 |
| 5 years | $32,352 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 94.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 266 |
| Women | 4,533 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,567 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 239 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,387 | 28.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,078 | 22.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 274 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 42 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical/Clinical Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,165 colleges that offer a associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
South Florida Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,211 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 847 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 795 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 788 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 631 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Charter College is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 450 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Career College is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 415 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mildred Elley-New York Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 390 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryan University is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 368 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Fresno comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Riverside is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Huntington Park is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 335 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Chula Vista is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Phoenix is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 322 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Memphis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 296 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delta Technical College-Mississippi comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their associate degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
FVI School of Nursing and Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 294 associate degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical/Clinical Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7,541 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,633 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 4,065 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3,923 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 3,178 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
