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Medical Office Assistant/Specialist in Virginia

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Schools in Virginia

451 Medical Office Assistant/Specialist students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Medical Office Assistant/Specialist major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 335
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 335
Associate Degree 101
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 54.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 23.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 22,030 people employed in jobs related to a medical office assistant/specialist degree, compared to 1,259,070 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Jobs in Virginia

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist grads earn an average of $35,010 in the state and $34,540 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer medical office assistant/specialist degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
204 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,541. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
174 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,498.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

In their early career, Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $35,216. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,561. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
222 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $22,917 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,729.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
113 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,618.

#6

Centura College - Richmond Main

North Chesterfield
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
177 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,917 a year. This private school has an average net price of $27,096.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,245 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,965 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,321. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Assistants 35% $33,710
Medical Secretaries 26% $36,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Health Care Management 398
Medical Records Technician 193
Other Health/Medical Admin Services 160
Medical Biller/Insurance Specialist 50
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist 32
Medical Administration/ Assistant 14
Medical Office Administration 6
Health Information Management 4

View all majors related to Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

View Nationwide Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Report

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