Best degree programs for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other, ranked by enrollment
11 college programs and 392 schools train Healthcare Support Workers, All Other. Compare graduates per year, cost and pay, $48,430 median wage, 109,740 U.S. jobs. Federal data.
11 college programs at 392 schools train healthcare support workers, all other, graduating 23,569 people a year (IPEDS completions). The largest is Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. The job pays a median of $48,430 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
About healthcare support workers, all other
All healthcare support workers not listed separately.
Fields of study that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level, the tier our program pages are built on. Numbers are graduates per year.
11 degree programs that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are College Scorecard figures for people who finished the program, reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. That is a different measurement from the occupation-wide wages further down this page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 51.0714 | 11,432 | 48.5% | 160 | $30,774 | $17,375 |
| 2 | CIP 51.0899 | 4,386 | 18.6% | 75 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 3 | CIP 51.0799 | 3,295 | 14.0% | 91 | $30,774 | $17,375 |
| 4 | CIP 51.0814 | 1,676 | 7.1% | 9 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 5 | CIP 51.0711 | 1,344 | 5.7% | 20 | $30,774 | $17,375 |
| 6 | CIP 51.2603 | 780 | 3.3% | 31 | $23,917 | $7,750 |
| 7 | CIP 51.0816 | 304 | 1.3% | 21 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 8 | CIP 51.2604 | 167 | 0.7% | 10 | $23,917 | $7,750 |
| 9 | CIP 51.0703 | 109 | 0.5% | 11 | $30,774 | $17,375 |
| 10 | CIP 51.0815 | 47 | 0.2% | 4 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 11 | CIP 51.0717 | 29 | 0.1% | 5 | $30,774 | $17,375 |
Top 50 schools by graduates into this job
Counting every feeder program a school offers, not just its largest one.
What healthcare support workers, all other earn
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
Top-paying states
Top-paying metro areas
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Where the jobs are, state by state
Pick a state for in-state pay, the schools there, and the programs they run.
| State | Median pay | Jobs | Concentration | Schools | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $45,700 | 5,550 | 0.79× | 41 | 8,068 |
| Indiana | $49,900 | 590 | 0.26× | 10 | 3,061 |
| New Hampshirelimited | $45,460 | 450 | 0.93× | 2 | 1,296 |
| Ohio | $43,620 | 1,360 | 0.35× | 24 | 1,183 |
| California | $49,130 | 23,590 | 1.84× | 26 | 999 |
| Arkansas | $38,040 | 790 | 0.86× | 7 | 701 |
| Wyomingmoderate | $49,940 | 180 | 0.92× | 3 | 699 |
| Kansas | $54,830 | 240 | 0.23× | 24 | 640 |
| Texas | $45,250 | 10,320 | 1.04× | 16 | 558 |
| Massachusetts | $58,340 | 1,680 | 0.66× | 8 | 500 |
| Georgia | $46,750 | 2,040 | 0.59× | 21 | 473 |
| Connecticutmoderate | $44,550 | 1,550 | 1.30× | 4 | 399 |
| Illinois | $48,360 | 1,330 | 0.31× | 11 | 327 |
| Arizona | $49,940 | 3,070 | 1.34× | 10 | 295 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,160 | 4,160 | 0.97× | 21 | 282 |
| New York | $56,510 | 5,470 | 0.80× | 8 | 267 |
| Oklahoma | $49,940 | 540 | 0.45× | 13 | 260 |
| Nevadalimited | $50,790 | 1,280 | 1.17× | 2 | 257 |
| West Virginia | $38,740 | 780 | 1.57× | 7 | 220 |
| Mississippi | $34,900 | 520 | 0.63× | 7 | 216 |
| Virginia | $46,060 | 2,180 | 0.75× | 19 | 200 |
| Michigan | $40,280 | 2,220 | 0.72× | 12 | 139 |
| Washington | $62,040 | 3,140 | 1.25× | 7 | 103 |
| Wisconsin | $44,850 | 1,810 | 0.87× | 6 | 100 |
| Minnesotamoderate | $45,930 | 2,940 | 1.41× | 4 | 70 |
| District of Columbialimited | $73,590 | 400 | 0.81× | 1 | 65 |
| North Carolina | $47,080 | 2,470 | 0.71× | 6 | 65 |
| Idahomoderate | $52,160 | 220 | 0.37× | 3 | 64 |
| Louisianamoderate | $34,040 | 4,100 | 3.00× | 4 | 62 |
| Marylandmoderate | $43,680 | 3,170 | 1.62× | 3 | 62 |
| Kentucky | $46,020 | 770 | 0.54× | 6 | 61 |
| Oregon | $47,510 | 2,650 | 1.91× | 5 | 55 |
| Coloradomoderate | $47,330 | 2,650 | 1.31× | 4 | 51 |
| Nebraskalimited | $39,140 | 430 | 0.59× | 1 | 51 |
| New Jerseymoderate | $49,600 | 2,640 | 0.87× | 3 | 50 |
| Utahmoderate | $46,800 | 830 | 0.68× | 3 | 50 |
| New Mexicomoderate | $52,170 | 450 | 0.73× | 3 | 46 |
| Iowamoderate | $44,720 | 470 | 0.43× | 3 | 37 |
| Alabamalimited | $36,760 | 660 | 0.44× | 2 | 36 |
| Montanamoderate | $41,410 | 350 | 0.96× | 3 | 28 |
| Vermontlimited | $47,370 | 300 | 1.41× | 1 | 25 |
| Alaskamoderate | $61,300 | 120 | 0.50× | 3 | 24 |
| Missourilimited | $39,940 | 4,410 | 2.13× | 2 | 16 |
| South Dakotalimited | $44,610 | 260 | 0.79× | 2 | 14 |
| Rhode Islandlimited | $47,600 | 290 | 0.81× | 1 | 9 |
| Tennesseelimited | $47,940 | 1,230 | 0.53× | 2 | 9 |
| North Dakotalimited | $47,010 | 280 | 0.91× | 1 | 8 |
| South Carolinalimited | $49,730 | 860 | 0.53× | 1 | 7 |
| Delawarelimited | $57,760 | 110 | 0.34× | 1 | 3 |
Skills and tools
From O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's occupational database. Importance is a 1 to 5 scale.
What they do day to day
- Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
- Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
- Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
Skills
- Active Listening3.8
- Reading Comprehension3.7
- Speaking3.4
- Monitoring3.3
- Critical Thinking3.3
- Writing3.1
- Active Learning3.1
- Learning Strategies2.9
Knowledge areas
- English Language4.2
- Education and Training3.8
- Customer and Personal Service3.4
- Psychology3.1
- Administrative3.1
- Computers and Electronics3.0
Abilities
- Oral Expression3.9
- Oral Comprehension3.9
- Written Comprehension3.8
- Near Vision3.8
- Problem Sensitivity3.8
- Speech Recognition3.6
Core activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.5
- Documenting/Recording Information4.3
- Assisting and Caring for Others4.2
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings4.2
- Getting Information4.2
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge4.1
Tools and technology
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How to become a Healthcare Support Worker, All Other
Job zone 3 of 5 · SVP 6.0 to < 7.0- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 11 majors mapped to Healthcare Support Workers, All Other11 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 51.0703Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- 51.0711Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
- 51.0714Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- 51.0717Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- 51.0799Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- 51.0814Radiologist Assistant
- 51.0815Lactation Consultant
- 51.0816Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- 51.0899Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- 51.2603Medication Aide
- 51.2604Rehabilitation Aide
Related careers
Jobs O*NET identifies as close to this one, with their own pay and outlook.
Common questions
What degree do you need to become a Healthcare Support Worker, All Other?+
High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, which awarded 11,432 degrees in 2024-25, 48.5% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming a Healthcare Support Worker, All Other?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 11 programs to this occupation. The largest are Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies. Together they graduate about 23,569 people a year.
How much do healthcare support workers, all other earn?+
The median is $48,430 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). The middle range runs from $34,770 at the 10th percentile to $71,470 at the 90th. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for healthcare support workers, all other growing?+
BLS projects a +3.5% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, about as fast as average, with roughly 14,400 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career?+
392 institutions reported graduates from at least one of the 11 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do healthcare support workers, all other work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Communication Assistant, Speech Pathologist Assistant, Endoscopy Technician (Endoscopy Tech), GI Tech (Gastrointestinal Technician), Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 31-9099.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024-25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA
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