Medical/Clinical Assistant
at Highline College in Des Moines, WA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
31
Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,468
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$50,468
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Washington
Benchmark: $44,300 — average of 12 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Highline College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Des Moines, WA. The program builds on foundational clinical assistant training to provide students with a more thorough preparation for roles supporting healthcare providers in physician offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities. Highline College is a public community college in Des Moines, Washington.
This program falls under CIP code 51.0801 in the health services field. Students seeking a shorter entry point may consider Highline College's one-to-two-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate. The college also offers programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management, Computer and Information Systems Security, Drafting and Design Technology, and Medical Reception/Receptionist.
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