Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Program Availability
Schools Offering
230
361 total including inactive
States
31
Across 31 states
Graduates (2025)
3,201
Total completions
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 31 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Kentucky and Florida.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$44,640
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Job Growth
+4.2%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,536
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $25,500, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
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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; leading, influencing, and persuading others
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Organization
- Data management
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Leadership roles
- Sales
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; leading, influencing, and persuading others?
Do you value speaking?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
- • 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 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary?
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