Find Trade Colleges

What Do You Want to Study?

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.

undefined

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%
undefined

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.

undefined

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.

undefined

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

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.