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Allied Health Services Schools in Pennsylvania

1,726 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 5th most popular major out of a total 51 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 933
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 694
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 694
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74
Bachelor’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Pennsylvania

91,330 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 Allied Health Services Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $43,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
599 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,318 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,282 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,284. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#4

Central Penn College

Summerdale
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,888 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
429 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,668 a year.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,256 a year.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
834 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,934 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

#8

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,452. Graduates earn an average $36,024 after graduation.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,050 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid.

Allied Health Services Careers in PA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 26% $54,580
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $54,110
Medical Assistants 22% $31,830
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $38,710
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 15% $25,240
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $41,650
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 10% $36,160
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $28,710
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,994
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,952
Allied Health Professions 1,744
Health Sciences & Services 1,686
Dental Support Services 698
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 459
Mental & Social Health Services 416
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 255

View all majors related to Allied Health Services

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