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Medical/Clinical Assistant in Virginia

Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 453 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in VA.

In this state, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 109 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Virginia

Medical/Clinical Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 363
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 73
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 56.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 20.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Virginia

There are 14,170 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 Virginia

In this state, medical/clinical assistant grads earn an average of $35,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,540.

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There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
504 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. This private school has an average net price of $23,297. Graduates earn an average $37,907 after graduation.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
997 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 40 to 1. In their early career, American National University grads earn an average salary of $22,557.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
441 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,656 after earning their degree at this institution. 44% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,427.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
455 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,227. 85% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,245 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
152 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 19%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
637 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, ESCC grads earn an average salary of $26,011. 67% of students get financical aid.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 35% $33,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physical Therapy Technician 206
Occupational Therapist Assistant 174
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 19
Other Allied Health Services 16

View all majors related to Medical/Clinical Assistant

View Nationwide Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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