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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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

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.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,184 Total Students

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.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,577 Total Students

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.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

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.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

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.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
649 Total Students

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.

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

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.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,125 Total Students

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%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
474 Total Students

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.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,117 Total Students

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
Medical Assistants 13% $34,640

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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