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Medical Assisting in Oklahoma

Medical Assisting Schools in Oklahoma

916 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Oklahoma in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 47 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 423
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 249
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 249
Associate Degree 230
Bachelor’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 19.9%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Oklahoma

21,910 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 Oklahoma

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $41,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,980 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,563. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,893 a year.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,388 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,122 after earning their degree at this institution.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
538 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,512 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,428 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,467.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
515 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 96% of students get financical aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
797 Total Students

A typical student attending Meridian Technology Center will pay a net price of $8,993. In their early career, Meridian Technology Center grads earn an average salary of $22,966. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,122 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $27,871 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,648 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $40,314 after graduation.

Medical Assisting Careers in OK

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 21% $60,310
Physical Therapist Assistants 19% $60,200
Medical Assistants 18% $30,200
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 17% $27,510
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 13% $24,710
Health Technologists and Technicians 13% $40,660
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $29,530
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,910
Healthcare Support Workers 2% $40,060
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,054
Allied Health Professions 987
Health Sciences & Services 982
Health/Medical Admin Services 624
Dental Support Services 316
Health Aids & Attendants 174
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 144
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 69

View all majors related to Medical Assisting

View Nationwide Medical Assisting Report

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