Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

CIP 51.0708 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

51 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Arkansas and Alabama.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$37,550

Medical Transcriptionists

Job Growth

-4.9%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$5,077

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Medical Transcriptionists. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 7 (9.9%)

Female: 64 (90.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 53 (74.6%)

Associate: 18 (25.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Social

Investigative

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Writing

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently
• 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.