by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 75 U.S. colleges awarded 4,386 degrees and certificates in Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 23% of graduates. College Factual ranks 37 schools in its 2027 Best Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $27,519 one year after completing, rising to $35,634 after four years.
A major in Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services explores Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other allied health and medical assisting services draws strong interest, with 4,386 degrees awarded annually. 75 colleges award other allied health and medical assisting services degrees, an average of 58 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,708.
By level, the 4,386 awards include 305 certificates, 242 associate degrees, 823 bachelor’s degrees and 1,011 master’s degrees.
Women earned 89% of other allied health and medical assisting services degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,902 of 4,386). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,609) and Black or African American (731), and international students earned 23.
College Factual ranks 37 schools in its 2027 Best Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Schools ranking, including 13 for associate degrees and 4 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other allied health and medical assisting services schools within 11 states. In all, 75 colleges offer other allied health and medical assisting services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other allied health and medical assisting services credential is the master’s degree: 1,011 of the 4,386 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other allied health and medical assisting services call most for Active Listening, Reading Comprehension and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other allied health and medical assisting services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 305 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 242 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 823 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,011 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other allied health and medical assisting services, at 36.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 36.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 14.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7.5% |
| Master’s degree | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, with an average median salary of $47,500; the strongest outlook belongs to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, at 14.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Speech Therapy Assistant, Speech Correction Assistant, Language Assistant and School SLPA (School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other allied health and medical assisting services, at 866,044.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 866,044 | 14.8% |
| Endoscopy Technicians | 708,506 | 7.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 191,989 | 3.8% |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates earn a median $27,519 one year after completing their program, $35,634 after four years and $32,689 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,519 |
| 4 years | $35,634 |
| 5 years | $32,689 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other allied health and medical assisting services is Healthcare Support Workers, All Other, with a median salary of $53,362.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 79,929 degrees a year; the largest are Medical/Clinical Assistant (55,276), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (8,060) and Physical Therapy Assistant (5,489). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 55,276 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 8,060 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,489 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 4,277 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 3,204 |
| Radiologist Assistant | 1,676 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 663 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 497 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 304 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 258 |
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