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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in New York

In 2021-2022, 2,686 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in New York

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 1,850
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,850
Associate Degree 808
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 36.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.1%
  • White: 11.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in New York

26,080 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 New York

A typical salary for a medical/clinical assistant grad in the state is $37,560, compared to a typical salary of $34,540 nationwide.

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

372 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,015 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,638 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#2

Mildred Elley NYC

New York
350 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,199 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Mildred Elley NYC grads earn an average salary of $27,467. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
140 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,915. 93% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,274 a year.

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
95 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,068. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#5

New Age Training

New York
252 Degrees in Major Awarded
230 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,704 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
298 Total Students

In their early career, New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants grads earn an average salary of $31,699. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
98 Total Students

In their early career, New York Medical Career Training Center grads earn an average salary of $32,821. An average student at New York Medical Career Training Center will pay a net price of $23,621. Of all the students who attend this school, 20% get financial aid.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
269 Total Students

In their early career, Manhattan School of Computer Technology grads earn an average salary of $19,970. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,803. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Monroe College

Bronx
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
7,256 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,969 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Medical Assistants 35% $36,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Physical Therapy Technician 303
Occupational Therapist Assistant 286
Other Allied Health Services 113
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 66
Respiratory Therapy Technician 46
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 36

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