Find Trade Colleges

Medical Assisting in Texas

Medical Assisting Schools in Texas

8,817 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 47 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,979
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,979
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,560
Associate Degree 1,269

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 57.2%
  • White: 15.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
undefined

Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Texas

There are 171,160 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

undefined

Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Texas

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $43,990 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

undefined

There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

513 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,991 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,486. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

328 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
333 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,061. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,109 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,598 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
922 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,052 a year.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
651 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,264 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
616 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,611. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
784 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
712 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $22,933 after graduation. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
427 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Remington College - Dallas Campus will pay a net price of $22,553. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
139 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,909. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Medical Assisting Careers in TX

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 37% $69,920
Occupational Therapy Assistants 36% $72,930
Medical Assistants 36% $31,030
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 25% $30,030
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 24% $24,590
Pharmacy Technicians 21% $33,740
Healthcare Support Workers 21% $39,690
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 20% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 5% $51,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Allied Health Professions 5,249
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,240
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,770
Health Sciences & Services 2,394
Dental Support Services 1,931
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,012
Mental & Social Health Services 702
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451

View all majors related to Medical Assisting

View Nationwide Medical Assisting Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.