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Medical Assisting in North Carolina

Medical Assisting Schools in North Carolina

1,583 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

A Medical Assisting major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 693
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 535
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 535
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 355

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in North Carolina

There are 68,830 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $39,230, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,789 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,316 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

In their early career, Southeastern College - Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $26,179. An average student at Southeastern College - Charlotte will pay a net price of $31,688. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
225 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,895 after earning their degree at this institution.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,504 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,456 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,082 after earning their degree at this institution.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,550 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,394 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,119 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $1,725.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,990.

Medical Assisting Careers in NC

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $32,600
Medical Assistants 29% $32,710
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $60,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $64,890
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $32,640
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $30,110
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 12% $30,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,147
Allied Health Professions 1,691
Mental & Social Health Services 998
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 940
Dental Support Services 585
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 470
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 319
Health Sciences & Services 203

View all majors related to Medical Assisting

View Nationwide Medical Assisting Report

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