Major · CIP 51.08

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

390 international students graduated in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services in the 2024–25 academic year. 454 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsHealth & Medicine
390
International graduates, 2024–25
13 bachelor's · 5 master's
12 months
OPT after graduation
454
Four-year schools that offer it
4
Related occupations

Occupations related to Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Medical AssistantsSOC 31-9092109,700 openings a year · 2 LCA filings109,700+12.9%$45,6902
Physical Therapist AssistantsSOC 31-202118,500 openings a year · 3 LCA filings18,500+23%$68,3803
Occupational Therapy AssistantsSOC 31-20118,100 openings a year · 0 LCA filings8,100+21.5%$72,3000
Pharmacy TechniciansSOC 29-205244,700 openings a year · 5 LCA filings44,700+6.4%$45,7505

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology