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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in New Mexico

369 Medical/Clinical Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Medical/Clinical Assistant major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in New Mexico

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 306
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 306
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 61.8%
  • White: 13.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 20.6%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in New Mexico

There are 5,960 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 New Mexico

A typical salary for a medical/clinical assistant grad in the state is $30,750, compared to a typical salary of $34,540 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Mexico that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 40 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
75 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,574.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,796 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 29% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $5,292.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,322. In their early career, CNM grads earn an average salary of $28,172.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,302.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Medical Assistants 22% $30,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Physical Therapy Technician 88
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 75
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 50
Occupational Therapist Assistant 39
Other Allied Health Services 36

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

View Nationwide Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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