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Medical Records Technician Schools in California

429 students earned Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Medical Records Technician is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Records Technician Majors in California

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 249
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 86
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 50
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 50
Bachelor’s Degree 44

Gender Distribution

In California, a health information/medical records technology/technician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health information/medical records technology/technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.6%
  • White: 22.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Medical Records Technician Grads in California

In this state, there are 21,970 people employed in jobs related to a health information/medical records technology/technician degree, compared to 208,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Records Technician Jobs in California

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician grads earn an average of $51,880 in the state and $44,010 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer health information/medical records technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,746 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. In their early career, SBCC grads earn an average salary of $35,791. 39% of the teachers are full time.

#2

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,506 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
212 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,799 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,504 a year. 43% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Cypress College

Cypress
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,106 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

#7

National Career College

Panorama City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
330 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,979 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,266. 43% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Asher College

Sacramento
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,636. Graduates earn an average $37,740 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,447 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 51% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,435 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,419 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#9

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,392 Total Students

A typical student attending Saddleback College will pay a net price of $5,379. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. 43% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Medical Records Technician Careers in CA

Some of the careers health information/medical records technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 16% $47,030

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health information/medical records technology/technician.

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 Office Assistant/Specialist 663
Hospital & Care Facility Management 230
Health Information Management 135
Health Management/Clinical Assistant 110

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