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Medical Assisting in Virginia

Medical Assisting Schools in Virginia

896 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 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 736
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 90
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 37.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Virginia

There are 42,010 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $48,050, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
554 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

In their early career, ECPI University grads earn an average salary of $37,907. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,297. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,660. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
997 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 40 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $22,557 after graduation.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
441 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,427. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
455 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 43% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
152 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,705 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
462 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,135 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $26,590 after graduation. 37% of the teachers are full time.

Medical Assisting Careers in VA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $60,880
Occupational Therapy Assistants 35% $68,820
Medical Assistants 35% $33,710
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $37,830
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $44,610
Surgical Technologists 14% $48,270
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $30,940
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $42,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Allied Health Professions 1,971
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,793
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,219
Mental & Social Health Services 1,102
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451
Dental Support Services 375
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 344
Health Sciences & Services 226

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