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Medical Assisting in Utah

Medical Assisting Schools in Utah

1,310 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Medical Assisting is the 4th most popular major out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 725
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 435
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 435
Associate Degree 139

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 18,480 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $41,150, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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

415 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,772 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $31,031 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,778 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,469 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 38% get financial aid.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,704 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,845. In their early career, Bridgerland ATC grads earn an average salary of $36,093. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#4

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,919. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. 24% of the teachers are full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,935 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,112 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 41% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#6

Dixie Technical College

Saint George
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
958 Total Students

In their early career, Dixie Tech grads earn an average salary of $29,735. 66% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

#7

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,665 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,917 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,714. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 42% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Dixie State College.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
490 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,155 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. In their early career, UBTech grads earn an average salary of $41,912. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

Medical Assisting Careers in UT

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 55% $55,250
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 48% $29,780
Medical Assistants 46% $32,320
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 43% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 42% $37,500
Occupational Therapy Assistants 39% $57,730
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 36% $28,620
Pharmacy Technicians 30% $36,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,126
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,405
Allied Health Professions 788
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 607
Dental Support Services 457
Health Sciences & Services 426
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 164
Mental & Social Health Services 17

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