Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

CIP 51.0710 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

159

208 total including inactive

States

Across 34 states

Graduates (2023)

2,474

Total completions

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 34 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Georgia and Minnesota.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$44,640

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Job Growth

+4.2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,386

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $16,520, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 169 (6.8%)

Female: 2,305 (93.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 954 (38.6%)

Certificate: 1,520 (61.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Social

Enterprising

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

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

♦ Accuracy

❓ 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

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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.