Master’s Degrees in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 561 people earned their master's degree in medical assisting. This makes it the 155th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical assisting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 561 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Medical Assisting Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical assisting is $166,414. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $110,733 to a high of $193,410.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for medical assisting students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical assisting. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 383 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical assisting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 337 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Medical Assisting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for medical assisting students seekinga master's degree is Saint Francis University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Saint Francis. About 81% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Francis University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Case Western. About 61% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Case Western Reserve University medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from NUS Florida. About 52% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 166,414.
Emory University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Emory. About 45% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Emory University make a median salary of 166,414.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from RFUMS. About 87% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that RFUMS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
South University, Savannah comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from South University, Savannah. Of these students, 59% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that South University, Savannah graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Loma Linda University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Loma Linda University. About 80% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Loma Linda University make a median salary of 166,414.
West Virginia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from WVU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 50% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
The 10th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from IUPUI. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 166,414.
Medical College of Wisconsin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Medical College of Wisconsin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Medical College of Wisconsin medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
Drexel University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Drexel. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Drexel University make a median salary of 166,414.
Eastern Virginia Medical School is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Eastern Virginia Medical School medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from UMB. About 90% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
University of Missouri - Kansas City is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from UMKC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. University of Missouri - Kansas City medical assisting graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $166,414.
The 17th most popular school in the country for medical assisting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Wayne State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Wayne State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $166,414.
Quinnipiac University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical assisting. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Quinnipiac. About 73% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Quinnipiac University make a median salary of 166,414.
Union Institute & University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical assisting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,795 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in medical assisting from Union. About 100% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical assisting at Union Institute & University make a median salary of 166,414.
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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.
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