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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Illinois
1,338 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.
A Medical/Clinical Assistant major is the 7th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Illinois
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 | 911 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 911 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 289 |
Associate Degree | 138 |
Gender Distribution
In Illinois, a medical/clinical assistant major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of medical/clinical assistant majors in Illinois is as follows:
- Asian: 1.4%
- Black or African American: 25.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 29.3%
- White: 37.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
- Other Races: 5.6%
Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Illinois
There are 23,830 people in the state and 673,660 people in the nation working in medical/clinical assistant jobs.
Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in Illinois
Medical/Clinical Assistant grads earn an average of $35,910 in the state and $34,540 nationwide.
Most Popular Medical/Clinical Assistant Programs in IL
There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,459. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,486. In their early career, Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park grads earn an average salary of $34,481. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.
This private school has an average net price of $18,181. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $35,866 after graduation.
In their early career, Malcolm X College grads earn an average salary of $26,742. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.
Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,091. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $11,446. Graduates earn an average $33,183 after graduation.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,624 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,698. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.
The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending College of Lake County will pay a net price of $6,235. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.
Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in IL
Some of the careers medical/clinical assistant majors go into include:
Job Title | IL Job Growth | IL Median Salary |
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Medical Assistants | 13% | $34,640 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical/clinical assistant.
Major | Annual Graduates in IL |
---|---|
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) | 793 |
Physical Therapy Technician | 349 |
Occupational Therapist Assistant | 154 |
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 107 |
Other Allied Health Services | 21 |
Anesthesiologist Assistant | 20 |
Medical Laboratory Assistant | 10 |
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