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Medical Transcription Schools in Illinois

51 students earned Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Medical Transcription is the 71st most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Transcription Majors in Illinois

Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a medical transcription/transcriptionist major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical transcription/transcriptionist majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Medical Transcription Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 2,110 people employed in jobs related to a medical transcription/transcriptionist degree, compared to 53,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Transcription Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a medical transcription/transcriptionist grad in the state is $33,020, compared to a typical salary of $36,350 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer medical transcription/transcriptionist degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,252 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Richland Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,939.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,273 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,552. In their early career, SRC grads earn an average salary of $32,110.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,446. 47% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Joliet Junior College will pay a net price of $3,695. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,002 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,227. In their early career, Rend Lake College grads earn an average salary of $29,590.

Medical Transcription Careers in IL

Some of the careers medical transcription/transcriptionist majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Medical Transcriptionists -14% $33,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical transcription/transcriptionist.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Medical Records Technician 2,409
Health Care Management 532
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist 495
Medical Reception/Receptionist 144
Medical Administration/ Assistant 132
Health Information Management 126
Medical Biller/Insurance Specialist 125
Hospital & Care Facility Management 76

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