Medical Office Assistant/Specialist at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, MN

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences CERTIFICATE CIP 51.0710

Total Graduates

1

Class of 2024

Annual Tuition & Fees

$6,484

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Medical Office Assistant/Specialist.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 51.0710
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 1 graduates
Award Year 2024

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Minnesota West Community and Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Medical Coding Specialist53%57%55%$6,508
Health Information Technology18%59%58%$5,706
Management and Supervision in Healthcare34%58%58%$10,499
Healthcare Administrative Assistant35%68%69%$8,382
Healthcare Supervision and Leadership50%100%100%$11,229

In the Medical Coding Specialist program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 53% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,508 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Health Information Technology program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 59% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 18% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,706 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Management and Supervision in Healthcare program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 58% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 34% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,499 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Healthcare Administrative Assistant program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 68% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 35% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,382 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Healthcare Supervision and Leadership program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 100% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 50% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,229 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$44,640

10-Year Job Growth

+4.2%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$35,712+4.2%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$33,480

Peak Salary

$55,800

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (4)

Speaking
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Reading Comprehension

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Granite Falls, MN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $6,484
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $12,332
Average Net Price $10,638

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0710
CIP Family: 51
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