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Allied Health Services Schools in Nevada

1,323 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Services is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 914
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 914
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 221
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 221
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 221
Associate Degree 188

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.7%
  • White: 19.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 17,760 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $48,980, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Nevada that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

546 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,723 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 37 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $31,568 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
374 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. 62 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
435 Total Students

48 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,086.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 39% of the teachers are full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
147 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,099. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $21,458 a year.

#7

Las Vegas College

Henderson
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
399 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,199 after earning their degree at this institution.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
385 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,537. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 70% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
93 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,029.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,019. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Allied Health Services Careers in NV

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 38% $45,000
Physical Therapist Assistants 35% $62,570
Medical Assistants 28% $32,950
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $42,610
Pharmacy Technicians 27% $36,470
Surgical Technologists 24% $58,940
Healthcare Support Workers 23% $42,700
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 22% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $80,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Allied Health Professions 899
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 622
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 464
Health/Medical Admin Services 424
Health Sciences & Services 395
Dental Support Services 339
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 198
Optometric Support Services 74

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

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