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Medical Assisting in New York

Medical Assisting Schools in New York

3,357 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in New York in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 53 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,881
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,881
Associate Degree 1,415
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 32.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.8%
  • White: 19.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in New York

In this state, there are 110,370 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 New York

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $52,720 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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

372 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,015 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,263. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Hunter Business School grads earn an average salary of $33,638.

#2

Mildred Elley NYC

New York
350 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,199 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,467 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 36 to 1.

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
140 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,915.

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
95 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,274 a year. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

New Age Training

New York
252 Degrees in Major Awarded
230 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,077. 91% of students get financical aid. In their early career, New Age Training grads earn an average salary of $29,704.

#7

Access Careers

Hempstead
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,133. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,163 after earning their degree at this institution.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
298 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 9%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,699 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,721.

#10

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,919 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, LaGuardia grads earn an average salary of $32,976.

Medical Assisting Careers in NY

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 37% $37,750
Medical Assistants 35% $36,640
Physical Therapist Assistants 34% $54,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $60,050
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $49,260
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 20% $41,590
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 18% $36,530
Surgical Technologists 18% $53,410
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $32,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 3,262
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,099
Allied Health Professions 2,398
Health Sciences & Services 2,253
Dental Support Services 799
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 565
Mental & Social Health Services 553
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 358

View all majors related to Medical Assisting

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