by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of allied health & medical assisting services. Combined, these schools handed out 75 master's degrees in allied health & medical assisting services to qualified students.
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The medical assisting master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in allied health & medical assisting services.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in allied health & medical assisting services. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in allied health & medical assisting services from University of Maryland - Baltimore
It's difficult to beat Drexel University if you want to pursue a master's degree in allied health & medical assisting services. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
After graduating, medical assisting master's recipients typically make an average of $100,471 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in allied health & medical assisting services from Drexel University
Saint Francis University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in allied health & medical assisting services. Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Loretto.
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services master's degree recipients from Saint Francis University get an earnings boost of about $5,205 over the typical income of allied health & medical assisting services graduates.
More information about a master’s in allied health & medical assisting services from Saint Francis UniversityExplore the best allied health & medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 98 |
| Maryland | 193 | 10 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 53 |
| Pathology/Pathologist Assistant | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,328 |
| Public Health | 3,615 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,067 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 2,302 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 2,274 |
| Communication Sciences | 2,249 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,878 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 555 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 510 |
| Other Health Professions | 387 |