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Medical Assisting in Tennessee

Medical Assisting Schools in Tennessee

1,707 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Medical Assisting is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 773
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 773
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 514
Associate Degree 405
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 31.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Tennessee

There are 44,600 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $40,560, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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

391 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

#2

South College

Knoxville
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#3

EduMed Partners

Goodlettsville
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
104 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. An average student at EduMed Partners will pay a net price of $15,363. The student to faculty ratio is 38 to 1.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
379 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $21,947. In their early career, Remington College - Memphis Campus grads earn an average salary of $24,269.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
479 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,044. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,938 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, JSCC grads earn an average salary of $29,379.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,379 Total Students

In their early career, WSCC grads earn an average salary of $29,631. This public school has an average net price of $4,168. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
303 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
173 Total Students

In their early career, Genesis Career College-Lebanon grads earn an average salary of $19,486. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,525.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, Roane State Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,560.

Medical Assisting Careers in TN

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $58,060
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $60,550
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 32% $30,610
Medical Assistants 30% $31,220
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 19% $20,210
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Healthcare Support Workers 13% $32,960
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $30,510
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $42,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Allied Health Professions 2,444
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,471
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,027
Dental Support Services 726
Health/Medical Admin Services 650
Health Sciences & Services 171
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 121
Mental & Social Health Services 35

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