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Medical/Clinical Assistant in California

Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in California

12,247 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 1st most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in California

Medical/Clinical Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8,177
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8,177
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,356
Associate Degree 714

Gender Distribution

In California, a medical/clinical assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical/clinical assistant majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.2%
  • White: 9.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 26.0%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in California

92,960 people in the state and 673,660 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical/clinical assistant.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in California

Medical/Clinical Assistant grads earn an average of $38,250 in the state and $34,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
448 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,188 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $39,723. 100% of the teachers are full time. 50 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

360 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,108 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $26,843. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,902 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,741. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1.

#4

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield
277 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,204 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,366. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1.

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,248 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,397. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
879 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,077 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,012 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,468. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,514 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,426. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
736 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $27,151 after graduation.

#10

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,199 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,963 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,537.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers medical/clinical assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 29% $36,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical/clinical assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 1,302
Physical Therapy Technician 581
Occupational Therapist Assistant 251
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 108
Other Allied Health Services 95
Medical Laboratory Assistant 61
Respiratory Therapy Technician 40

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

View Nationwide Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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