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Basic Certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant
Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors
In 2021-2022, 10,225 basic certificates were awarded to medical/clinical assistant majors. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical/clinical assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 38,705 |
| Basic Certificate | 10,225 |
| Associate Degree | 5,617 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for medical/clinical assistant students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. About 93.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 675 |
| Women | 9,550 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical/clinical assistant basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 415 |
| Black or African American | 1,965 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,840 |
| White | 2,550 |
| International Students | 70 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,385 |
Most Popular Medical/Clinical Assistant Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 270 colleges that offer a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Unitek College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 448 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Unitek College. About 92% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Contra Costa Medical Career College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 251 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Contra Costa Medical Career College. Of these students, 92% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulsa Technology Center is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 222 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Tulsa Tech. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
CyberTex Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 199 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from CyberTex Institute of Technology. Of these students, 89% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie awarded 160 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Downey Adult School is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Downey Adult School. Of these students, 92% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Ana College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 23,900 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at Santa Ana College awarded 154 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
South Texas Training Center comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 154 basic certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at South Texas Training Center. Of these students, 87% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - San Diego is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 basic certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at Concorde Career College - San Diego. Of these students, 88% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mayfield College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 145 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Mayfield College. About 87% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concorde Career College - Aurora is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 143 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Concorde Career College - Aurora. About 92% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Concorde Career College - San Bernardino. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Advantage Career Institute. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical/clinical assistant program at Advantage Career Institute awarded 131 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
ASI Career Institute comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 131 basic certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at ASI Career Institute. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Concorde Career College - San Antonio is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 130 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Concorde Career College - San Antonio. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 people received their basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant from NWTC. About 97% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical/clinical assistant program at Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville awarded 121 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood awarded 120 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical/clinical assistant that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) | 3,284 |
| Other Allied Health Services | 2,606 |
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| Radiologist Assistant | 1,284 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 241 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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