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Medical Assisting in New Mexico

Medical Assisting Schools in New Mexico

In 2021-2022, 574 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 368
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 368
Associate Degree 125
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 81

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.0%
  • White: 20.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 25.4%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in New Mexico

There are 13,750 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $44,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,149. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,778 after earning their degree at this institution.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
490 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,391 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

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San Juan College

Farmington
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. A typical student attending SJC will pay a net price of $4,546.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. In their early career, Clovis Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,187. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,927.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
821 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Luna Community College will pay a net price of $3,900.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,455. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,638 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
556 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,234. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,444 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,998. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Medical Assisting Careers in NM

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Medical Assistants 22% $30,050
Physical Therapist Assistants 21% $47,870
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 18% $33,640
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $62,130
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 11% $20,860
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $39,600
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $33,760
Surgical Technologists 6% $42,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Allied Health Professions 750
Health Sciences & Services 584
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 424
Dental Support Services 245
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 214
Mental & Social Health Services 197
Health/Medical Admin Services 193
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 32

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