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Medical/Clinical Assistant in Georgia

Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Georgia

In 2021-2022, 1,515 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Georgia

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 1,204
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,204
Associate Degree 271
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 23.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Georgia

There are 24,570 people in the state and 673,660 people in the nation working in medical/clinical assistant jobs.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a medical/clinical assistant grad in the state is $32,060, compared to a typical salary of $34,540 nationwide.

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

299 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at United Education Institute-Morrow will pay a net price of $33,929. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,151 a year.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
700 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 33 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Altierus Career College - Norcross will pay a net price of $22,286.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
516 Total Students

In their early career, Fortis College - Smyrna grads earn an average salary of $30,440. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 16%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
335 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,392 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $21,332.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,038. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,628. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,573 after graduation.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
179 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,339. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,392 a year.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,370 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
505 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Graduates earn an average $25,392 after graduation.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 29% $31,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Other Allied Health Services 650
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 216
Physical Therapy Technician 99
Occupational Therapist Assistant 72
Lactation Consultant 28
Respiratory Therapy Technician 14
Medical Laboratory Assistant 8

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

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