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Medical/Clinical Assistant in South Dakota

Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in South Dakota

In 2021-2022, 41 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in SD.

In terms of popularity, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in South Dakota

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 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in South Dakota

There are 950 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 South Dakota

A typical salary for a medical/clinical assistant grad in the state is $29,890, compared to a typical salary of $34,540 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in South Dakota that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,595. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,445.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,034. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,788. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Medical Assistants 18% $29,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Physical Therapy Technician 19
Occupational Therapist Assistant 14
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 14
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 11
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 9

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View Nationwide Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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