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Medical Assisting in Nebraska

Medical Assisting Schools in Nebraska

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

In this state, Medical Assisting is the 8th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 113
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 46
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 46
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Nebraska

11,350 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 Nebraska

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $45,280 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Nebraska that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,309 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,416 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $36,369 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,709 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,315. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,503 a year. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Nebraska Methodist College.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,180 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,044 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Clarkson College will pay a net price of $16,564.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,007 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
774 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,959. Graduates earn an average $38,815 after graduation.

Medical Assisting Careers in NE

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 35% $56,520
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $48,460
Medical Assistants 27% $33,660
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 27% $33,140
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $28,810
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $35,490
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 14% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 11% $32,550
Surgical Technologists 9% $45,260
Health Technologists and Technicians 9% $41,400
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 0% $50,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Allied Health Professions 498
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 346
Health/Medical Admin Services 269
Mental & Social Health Services 127
Dental Support Services 126
Health Sciences & Services 60
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 38
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 22

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View Nationwide Medical Assisting Report

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