The average annual wage of the occupations is $43,380 and $21 per hour. 6 vocational programs could be taken for the Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 749,500 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is $14,458. The average length of the programs is 246 hours and the average completion time is 9.87 months.
The following 6 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Medical Secretaries and Administrative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Administrative/Executive Assistant and Veterinary Secretary | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 252 | $13,812 | $1,094 | 341 Hours | 8.54 Months |
| Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist | 14 | $12,295 | $1,445 | 239 Hours | 11.80 Months |
| Medical Reception/Receptionist | 49 | - | - | 30 Hours | 9.00 Months |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 251 | $16,627 | $1,325 | 383 Hours | 9.42 Months |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 287 | $15,098 | $712 | 238 Hours | 10.60 Months |
The following 20 occupations are related to Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.
The following 667 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.