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Medical Assisting in West Virginia

Medical Assisting Schools in West Virginia

In 2021-2022, 832 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in WV.

In this state, Medical Assisting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 312
Associate Degree 280
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 224
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 224

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in West Virginia

10,910 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 Medical Assisting Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $43,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

#1

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg
228 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,061 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 62 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
558 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at WVJC Morgantown will pay a net price of $17,587.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
621 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,848 a year.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
90 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,835. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,596 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,658 after earning their degree at this institution.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
71 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. In their early career, Ross - Charleston grads earn an average salary of $25,016.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at WVJC Charleston will pay a net price of $15,440. In their early career, WVJC Charleston grads earn an average salary of $23,625.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,127 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,600. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,060 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
33 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,474. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,175 a year.

Medical Assisting Careers in WV

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 31% $59,830
Physical Therapist Assistants 29% $49,030
Medical Assistants 23% $27,810
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 17% $23,310
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $40,310
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 14% $29,220
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $27,320
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Surgical Technologists 8% $36,620
Healthcare Support Workers 4% $44,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,326
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 465
Allied Health Professions 342
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 201
Dental Support Services 163
Health Sciences & Services 74
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 74
Mental & Social Health Services 42

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