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Medical/Clinical Assistant in North Carolina

Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in North Carolina

1,106 students earned Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

A Medical/Clinical Assistant major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in North Carolina

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 453
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 453
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 348
Associate Degree 305

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 29.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 18,340 people employed in jobs related to a medical/clinical assistant degree, compared to 673,660 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in North Carolina

Medical/Clinical Assistant grads earn an average of $32,710 in the state and $34,540 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,789 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,316 a year. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Graduates earn an average $26,179 after graduation.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
225 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,392 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,609. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
175 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $25,392 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,456 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. 21% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,082 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
259 Total Students

In their early career, MMC Fayetteville grads earn an average salary of $25,392. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 65% of students get financical aid.

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Carteret Community College

Morehead City
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,535 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,868 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,860 Total Students

An average student at MMC Wilmington will pay a net price of $23,947. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,504 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,601 after graduation.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Assistants 29% $32,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Physical Therapy Technician 184
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 141
Occupational Therapist Assistant 130
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 43
Other Allied Health Services 25
Anesthesiologist Assistant 6
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 5

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

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