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Medical Assisting in Michigan

Medical Assisting Schools in Michigan

1,898 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Medical Assisting major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Michigan

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,236
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,236
Associate Degree 382
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 256
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 22.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 53.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 65,360 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Michigan

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $38,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,762 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,822. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Baker College

Owosso
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,969 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $14,160.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
263 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $16,108. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
122 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,564 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $18,478. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
111 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,564 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,227.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
127 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,016 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $16,192.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,453 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
330 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,311 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,126.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
87 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,773. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,016 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
114 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,084. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,175 after earning their degree at this institution.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,515 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

Medical Assisting Careers in MI

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $52,140
Medical Assistants 28% $31,900
Occupational Therapy Assistants 27% $53,330
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $36,250
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $25,640
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $41,970
Pharmacy Technicians 11% $31,430
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,270
Healthcare Support Workers 8% $24,390
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $37,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Allied Health Professions 1,443
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,324
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,249
Dental Support Services 685
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 471
Health Sciences & Services 352
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 215
Mental & Social Health Services 148

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