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Medical/Clinical Assistant in Washington

Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Washington

1,628 Medical/Clinical Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in Washington

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 1,317
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,317
Associate Degree 267
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 22.1%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 14,450 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 Washington

A typical salary for a medical/clinical assistant grad in the state is $41,340, compared to a typical salary of $34,540 nationwide.

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

#1

Charter College

Vancouver
614 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,372. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,938 after earning their degree at this institution.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
576 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,558. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, PMI Renton grads earn an average salary of $34,052.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
553 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,052 a year. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
393 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,431 a year. 70% of the teachers are full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,107 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 48% of students get financical aid.

#6

Highline College

Des Moines
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,102 a year.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,150. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. In their early career, Seattle Central grads earn an average salary of $34,202. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,891 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,033 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Skagit Valley College will pay a net price of $7,359. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,933. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 27% $40,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 319
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 206
Physical Therapy Technician 178
Occupational Therapist Assistant 80
Medical Laboratory Assistant 33
Respiratory Therapy Technician 22
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7

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