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Undergraduate Certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificates in Medical/Clinical Assistant

38,705 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant is offered at 881 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 65% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of medical/clinical assistant graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors

In 2021-2022, 38,705 earned their undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical/clinical assistant at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 38,705
Basic Certificate 10,225
Associate Degree 5,617
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Earnings of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors With Undergraduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for medical/clinical assistant majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for medical/clinical assistant majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,874
Women 35,831
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical/clinical assistant undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,131
Black or African American 7,860
Hispanic or Latino 14,194
White 8,688
International Students 129
Other Races/Ethnicities 6,703
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There are 881 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
689 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for medical/clinical assistant students seekingan undergraduate certificate is National University College. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. The medical/clinical assistant program at National University College awarded 689 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#2

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington
567 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Charter College. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical/clinical assistant program at Charter College awarded 567 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

513 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 513 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at CHCP - Northwest. About 96% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, Nevada
462 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwest Career College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 462 people received their undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant from Northwest Career College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#5

Hunter Business School

Levittown, New York
372 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter Business School is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 372 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at Hunter Business School. About 91% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

360 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 360 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus. About 90% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Southern Technical College

Orlando, Florida
351 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at Southern Technical College awarded 351 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Allen School - Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York
343 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Allen School - Brooklyn is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at Allen School - Brooklyn awarded 343 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

PCI Health Training Center

Dallas, Texas
313 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

PCI Health Training Center is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 313 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at PCI Health Training Center. About 96% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

312 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Career College - Houston Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 312 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at Florida Career College - Houston Campus. About 94% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
310 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical/clinical assistant program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 310 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

300 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

South Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 300 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at South Florida Institute of Technology. About 90% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

299 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Education Institute-Morrow comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at United Education Institute-Morrow awarded 299 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

American Career College - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
296 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Career College - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in medical/clinical assistant. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 296 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at American Career College - Los Angeles. About 86% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Allen School - Jamaica

Jamaica, New York
286 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Allen School - Jamaica. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The medical/clinical assistant program at Allen School - Jamaica awarded 286 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#16

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California
277 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is UEI College-Bakersfield. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at UEI College-Bakersfield awarded 277 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

274 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in medical/clinical assistant. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 274 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at UEI College - Phoenix. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#18

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, California
269 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is UEI College-Gardena. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at UEI College-Gardena awarded 269 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

257 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 257 undergraduate certificates were handed out to medical/clinical assistant majors at MTI - Springfield, Illinois. About 93% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

255 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for medical/clinical assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The medical/clinical assistant program at The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston awarded 255 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical/clinical assistant that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 3,912
Other Allied Health Services 384
Physical Therapy Technician 193
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 71
Occupational Therapist Assistant 37

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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