by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 20 U.S. colleges awarded 1,344 degrees and certificates in Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist. Certificates are the most popular award, at 49% of graduates. College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing, rising to $45,915 after four years.
A degree in Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist involves the study of Medical/health Management And Clinical Assistant/specialist. A Program That Prepares Individuals, Under The Supervision Of Physicians, Nurses, Or Other Health Care Professionals, To Perform Medical Office Or Facilities Management Services And Perform One Or More Clinical Allied Health Specialties. Includes Instruction In Health Care Management; Medical Office Administration; Medical Law And Regulations; Training In One Or More Diagnostic, Treatment, Therapy, Or Laboratory Specialties At The Assistant Level Or Above; And Applicable Professional Standards And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist is a widely-pursued major, with 1,344 degrees awarded annually. 20 colleges award medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist degrees, an average of 67 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 762.
By level, the 1,344 awards include 659 certificates, 206 associate degrees, 207 bachelor’s degrees and 254 master’s degrees.
Women earned 94% of medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,264 of 1,344). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (632) and Black or African American (312), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist Schools ranking, including 6 for associate degrees, 4 for bachelor’s degrees and 3 for master’s degrees. It also ranks medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist schools within 6 states. In all, 20 colleges offer medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist credential is the certificate: 659 of the 1,344 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Social Perceptiveness, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 659 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 206 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 207 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 254 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist, at 22.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 22.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 18.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 18.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 11.3% |
| Master’s degree | 10.6% |
| Some college courses | 10.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 6.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist, with an average median salary of $72,118; the strongest outlook belongs to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, at 14.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Licensed Certified Professional Midwife, Doula, Postpartum Doula and Certified Midwife.
The occupation related to medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist with the most projected jobs is Midwives, at 3,466,294.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Midwives | 3,466,294 | 7.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 2,119,723 | 14.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,904,234 | -0.4% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,326,215 | 6.9% |
| Medical Assistants | 1,226,184 | -2.1% |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 866,044 | 14.8% |
| Endoscopy Technicians | 708,506 | 7.8% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 425,994 | 9.0% |
Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing their program, $45,915 after four years and $40,536 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,689 |
| 4 years | $45,915 |
| 5 years | $40,536 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to medical/health management & clinical assistant/specialist is Administrative Services Managers, with a median salary of $158,084.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $117,846 |
| Midwives | $109,643 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist has 23 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 87,661 degrees a year; the largest are Health/Health Care Administration/Management (28,683), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (12,262) and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (11,432). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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