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Medical/Clinical Assistant Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant is offered at 1,064 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about77% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 52,819 people 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 | 4,799 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,056 |
Earnings of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant of $29,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant. About 92.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 771 |
| Women | 10,053 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,413 | 22.3% |
| Asian | 404 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,410 | 40.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,992 | 18.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 107 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 208 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1,220 | 11.3% |
| International Students | 41 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical/Clinical Assistant Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,165 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 1,211 basic certificates 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.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 847 basic certificates 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.
NUC University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 795 basic certificates 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 788 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 631 basic certificates 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.
Charter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their basic certificate 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.
Northwest Career College is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 415 people received their basic certificate 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.
Mildred Elley-New York Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 390 people received their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryan University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 368 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 359 basic certificates 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.
The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their basic certificate 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.
UEI College-Fresno comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 349 basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Technical College is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Riverside comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 335 basic certificates 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 329 basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Phoenix comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This school awarded 322 basic certificates 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.
Concorde Career College-Memphis is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 296 basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delta Technical College-Mississippi comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
FVI School of Nursing and Technology is a popular choice for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 294 basic certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant here go on to 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 basic certificates.
| 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.