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Medical Assisting in Montana

Medical Assisting Schools in Montana

116 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Medical Assisting is the 4th most popular major out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 33

Gender Distribution

In Montana, 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 Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 15.5%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Montana

4,850 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Montana

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $35,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 6 colleges in Montana that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
888 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,015 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,804 a year. 78% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
16,788 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, MSU Bozeman grads earn an average salary of $40,452.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,106 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,552 a year. A typical student attending UM will pay a net price of $13,799. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,185 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,229. 89% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
656 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,079. 69% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,530 after earning their degree at this institution.

Medical Assisting Careers in MT

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Medical Assistants 28% $34,070
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $46,480
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 27% $30,270
Health Technologists and Technicians 21% $37,810
Surgical Technologists 20% $47,790
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $34,630
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 11% $19,300
Healthcare Support Workers 8% $34,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Allied Health Professions 116
Health/Medical Admin Services 86
Dental Support Services 70
Health Sciences & Services 49
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 44
Mental & Social Health Services 32
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 12
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 8

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View Nationwide Medical Assisting Report

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