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Medical Assisting Services Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Medical Assisting Services but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Medical Assisting Services but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Medical Assisting Services majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Medical Assisting Services majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Assisting Services majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Dental Hygienists | 61,900 |
| 6 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 41,400 |
| 3 | Physician Assistants | 123,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 58,000 |
| 2 | Dental Assistants | 40,000 |
| 2 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 62,700 |
| 2 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 51,600 |
| 1 | Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides | 26,700 |
| 1 | Cashiers | 2,270 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Medical Assisting Services majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Assisting Services majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Dental Hygienists | 61,500 |
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 85,100 |
| 4 | Physician Assistants | 145,000 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 68,000 |
| 2 | Dental Assistants | 40,800 |
| 1 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 79,000 |
| 1 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 25,800 |
| 1 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 61,400 |
| 1 | Physical Therapists | 103,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Medical Assisting Services majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Assisting Services majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Physician Assistants | 147,000 |
| 12 | Dental Hygienists | 60,100 |
| 7 | Dentists | 159,000 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 80,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Physicians and Surgeons | 261,000 |
| 3 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 29,500 |
| 3 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 139,000 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 73,300 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 91,400 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Medical Assisting Services majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Assisting Services majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 61,100 |
| 13 | Hospitals | 75,700 |
| 8 | Health services, n.e.c. | 63,800 |
| 7 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 95,600 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 1 | Colleges and universities | 53,400 |
| 1 | Elementary and secondary schools | 42,700 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 22,700 |
| 1 | Nursing and personal care facilities | 45,400 |
| 1 | Drug stores | 49,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Medical Assisting Services majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Medical Assisting Services majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 61,100 |
| 11 | Hospitals | 114,000 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Health services, n.e.c. | 111,000 |
| 6 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 110,000 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 81,100 |
| 2 | Elementary and secondary schools | 32,200 |
| 1 | Administration of human resources programs | 96,400 |
| 1 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 85,400 |
| 0 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 54,900 |
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