Anesthesiologist Assistant
Program Availability
Schools Offering
10
12 total including inactive
States
10
Across 10 states
Graduates (2025)
36
Total completions
Anesthesiologist Assistant is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Oklahoma, Texas and Michigan.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$44,200
Medical Assistants
Job Growth
+12.5%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,600
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Medical Assistants. In-state tuition ranges from $2,078 to $9,750, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Organization
- Data management
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Building things
- Working with hands
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?
Are you comfortable working indoor with moderate physical demands?
Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?
Do you value social perceptiveness?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Anesthesiologist Assistant?
Click on any state to view schools offering this program.
Related Programs
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Showing 15 of 160 related programs in this field.
From the Blog
Getting Patient-Care Experience Before You Apply: A Volunteering Guide for Healthcare-Bound Students
A practical guide for students headed into nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy, and other caregiving careers: how to get real, hands-on patient experience before you enroll or apply — including hospice volunteering, where federal law actually requires hospices to recruit and train volunteers.
Medical Billing vs Medical Assistant: Two Healthcare Paths, Two Pay Ceilings
A side-by-side comparison of two of the most popular allied-health entry points — medical billing and coding versus medical assisting — covering training time, certification cost, BLS salary data, work environment, and the very different career ceilings that follow each path.