The Medical Assisting major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Medical, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Medical, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians SOC: 53-3011 Occupation: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $34,330 | 12,080 | N/A | N/A |
Pharmacy Technicians SOC: 29-2052 Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians | $43,460 | 487,920 | N/A | N/A |
Occupational Therapy Assistants SOC: 31-2011 Occupation: Occupational Therapy Assistants | $68,340 | 47,910 | N/A | N/A |
Physical Therapist Assistants SOC: 31-2021 Occupation: Physical Therapist Assistants | $65,510 | 108,010 | N/A | N/A |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other SOC: 31-9099 Occupation: Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,050 | 103,650 | N/A | N/A |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071 Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | 229,720 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,330 | 12,080 |
| 2023 | $32,580 | 11,520 |
| 2022 | $30,380 | 9,910 |
| 2021 | $29,120 | 11,710 |
| 2020 | $27,930 | 14,120 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,460 | 487,920 |
| 2023 | $40,300 | 460,280 |
| 2022 | $37,790 | 453,630 |
| 2021 | $36,740 | 436,630 |
| 2020 | $35,100 | 415,310 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,340 | 47,910 |
| 2023 | $67,010 | 46,090 |
| 2022 | $64,250 | 43,810 |
| 2021 | $61,730 | 41,980 |
| 2020 | $62,940 | 42,750 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,510 | 108,010 |
| 2023 | $64,080 | 104,000 |
| 2022 | $62,770 | 97,740 |
| 2021 | $61,180 | 93,660 |
| 2020 | $59,770 | 92,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,050 | 103,650 |
| 2023 | $44,490 | 102,230 |
| 2022 | $40,420 | 107,170 |
| 2021 | $37,740 | 108,410 |
| 2020 | $39,530 | 96,720 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,830 | 113,890 |
| 2023 | $60,610 | 110,320 |
| 2022 | $55,960 | 107,400 |
| 2021 | $48,530 | 109,060 |
| 2020 | $49,710 | 107,400 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,790 | 174,060 |
| 2023 | $47,470 | 171,110 |
| 2022 | $44,990 | 162,800 |
| 2021 | $45,720 | 140,770 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,200 | 793,460 |
| 2023 | $42,000 | 763,040 |
| 2022 | $38,270 | 752,460 |
| 2021 | $37,190 | 727,760 |
| 2020 | $35,850 | 710,200 |