2024 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina

Ranked #21 in popularity, medical/clinical assistant is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of medical/clinical assistant. Combined, these schools handed out 18 associate degrees in medical/clinical assistant to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to medical/clinical assistant students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other medical/clinical assistant students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized medical/clinical assistant related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for medical/clinical assistant students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Medical/Clinical Assistant in South Carolina

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for medical/clinical assistant students seeking a an associate degree.

Top South Carolina Schools for an Associate in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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South University, Columbia
Columbia, SC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

South University, Columbia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in medical/clinical assistant. Located in the suburb of Columbia, South University, Columbia is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from South University, Columbia

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Southeastern College - Charleston
North Charleston, SC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Southeastern College - Charleston is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in medical/clinical assistant. Southeastern College - Charleston is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of North Charleston.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from Southeastern College - Charleston

2

Southeastern College - Columbia
Columbia, SC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Southeastern College - Columbia is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in medical/clinical assistant. Southeastern College - Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Columbia.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from Southeastern College - Columbia

Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	272	19
Florida	232	425
North Carolina	231	388
Georgia	217	110
West Virginia	180	183
Tennessee	170	106
Arkansas	161	14
Virginia	158	553
Kentucky	129	109
Louisiana	124	94
Alabama	109	113

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Medical/Clinical Assistant Related Rankings by Major

Medical/Clinical Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Physical Therapy Assistant	100
Occupational Therapist Assistant	72

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.