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Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in California

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Schools in California

837 students earned Medical Office Assistant/Specialist degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Medical Office Assistant/Specialist is the 33rd most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Majors in California

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 378
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 376
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 376
Associate Degree 83

Gender Distribution

In California, a medical office assistant/specialist major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical office assistant/specialist majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.3%
  • White: 12.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 25.3%
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Jobs for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Grads in California

There are 176,370 people in the state and 1,259,070 people in the nation working in medical office assistant/specialist jobs.

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Wages for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Jobs in California

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist grads earn an average of $38,250 in the state and $34,540 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer medical office assistant/specialist degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

National Career Education

Citrus Heights
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
512 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,365 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 47 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $25,390.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,108 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,843. Graduates earn an average $27,151 after graduation.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
693 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Institute for Business and Technology will pay a net price of $27,890. 41 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Mayfield College

Cathedral City
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
323 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. 98% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,770.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,514 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. In their early career, United Education Institute-Chula Vista grads earn an average salary of $27,151. An average student at United Education Institute-Chula Vista will pay a net price of $27,426.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
898 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Graduates earn an average $27,151 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
670 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 17%. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,530. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
714 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,154. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Careers in CA

Some of the careers medical office assistant/specialist majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 29% $36,080
Medical Secretaries 22% $41,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical office assistant/specialist.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Health Care Management 1,207
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist 1,086
Medical Administration/ Assistant 974
Medical Biller/Insurance Specialist 801
Medical Records Technician 414
Hospital & Care Facility Management 230
Health Information Management 135
Health Management/Clinical Assistant 110

View all majors related to Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

View Nationwide Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Report

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