Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evidence, medical terminology, data processing applications and skills, formal medical report and correspondence formats, professional standards, and applicable law and regulations.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 1
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $50k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evidence, medical terminology, data processing applications and skills, formal medical report and correspondence formats, professional standards, and applicable law and regulations.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical transcriptionists | $38k | -4.9% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$50k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$41k
Bachelor's
$61k
Top colleges for Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham, OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moreno Valley College | Moreno Valley, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Related majors to explore
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
13,592 completions/yr
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
5,266 completions/yr
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
3,421 completions/yr
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
3,317 completions/yr
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
2,279 completions/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
1,950 completions/yr
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
1,539 completions/yr
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
1,511 completions/yr
Considering this direction?
We've taken a hard look at the debt, earnings trajectory, and degree-level tradeoffs for the Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist field. Read our verdict before you commit.
Is Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist worth it? Read verdict