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Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

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Statewide

Typical Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Employed as of 2023: 718

2033 Projected Openings: 950

Entry Level Salary: $30,740

Median Salary: $44,120

Experienced Level Salary: $65,800

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Ashland Community and Technical College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,907
Graduation
Graduation Rate
52.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,950

University of Kentucky

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,218
Graduation
Graduation Rate
69.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Louisville

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,634
Graduation
Graduation Rate
61.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$20,500

Madisonville Community College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,782
Graduation
Graduation Rate
55.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$8,450

Maysville Community and Technical College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,577
Graduation
Graduation Rate
50.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$11,500

Western Kentucky University

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$10,916
Graduation
Graduation Rate
52.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,095
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