Find Trade Colleges

Basic Certificate in Medical Reception/Receptionist

Basic Certificates in Medical Reception/Receptionist

557 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 30 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of medical reception/receptionist graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Reception/Receptionist Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 557 students earned their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. This makes it the 72nd most popular basic certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical reception/receptionist at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 557
Undergraduate Certificate 173

Earnings of Medical Reception/Receptionist Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for medical reception/receptionist majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for medical reception/receptionist majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 41
Women 516
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of medical reception/receptionist basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 31
Black or African American 117
Hispanic or Latino 126
White 249
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 32
undefined

There are 30 colleges that offer a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

College of Lake County

Grayslake, Illinois
142 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Lake County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical reception/receptionist majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The medical reception/receptionist program at College of Lake County awarded 142 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
125 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical reception/receptionist. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The medical reception/receptionist program at Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded 125 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Vista Adult School

Vista, California
60 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical reception/receptionist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Vista Adult School. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 basic certificates were handed out to medical reception/receptionist majors at Vista Adult School. Of these students, 95% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
55 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical reception/receptionist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from FVTC. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
34 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Georgia Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from CGTC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#6

South Georgia Technical College

Americus, Georgia
30 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Georgia Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The medical reception/receptionist program at South Georgia Technical College awarded 30 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

29 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sinclair Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

29 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University Three Rivers is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from ASU Three Rivers. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#9

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
26 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical reception/receptionist. The medical reception/receptionist program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
18 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Madison Area Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,304 per year. The medical reception/receptionist program at Madison Area Technical College awarded 18 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for medical reception/receptionist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southern Crescent Technical College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to medical reception/receptionist majors at Southern Crescent Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middlesex Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to medical reception/receptionist majors at Middlesex Community College. Of these students, 83% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for medical reception/receptionist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tacoma Community College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The medical reception/receptionist program at Tacoma Community College awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northcentral Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical reception/receptionist. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 basic certificates were handed out to medical reception/receptionist majors at North Central Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
6 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas at Monticello is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,744 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from UAM. About 93% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Everett Community College

Everett, Washington
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Everett Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from Everett Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Mt. Hood Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical reception/receptionist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from MHCC.

#18

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for medical reception/receptionist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Henry Ford College. The medical reception/receptionist program at Henry Ford College awarded 4 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#18

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations

Cape Cod Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in medical reception/receptionist. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 basic certificates were handed out to medical reception/receptionist majors at Cape Cod Community College.

#20

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for medical reception/receptionist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Saint Paul College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 people received their basic certificate in medical reception/receptionist from Saint Paul College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical reception/receptionist that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist 2,611
Medical Administration/ Assistant 2,581
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 2,536
Medical Records Technician 2,400
Medical Office Administration 1,438

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.