The average annual wage of the occupations is $43,350 and $21 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Medical Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 763,040 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Medical Assistants is $14,267. The average length of the programs is 279 hours and the average completion time is 10.58 months.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Medical Assistants.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist | 14 | $12,295 | $1,445 | 239 Hours | 11.80 Months |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1,102 | $16,239 | $902 | 318 Hours | 9.35 Months |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 3 | - | - | - | - |
The following 20 occupations are related to Medical Assistants.
The following 1,080 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Medical Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.