I am going to school to be a CMA and i really dont have any clue how the pay is. I am a single mom and really hope i am going to get a degree in a feild that will help me with money.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: student

Are You Still In School? yes

Are You Working? no

It varies, as does availability of jobs.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA (AAMA)

Are You Still In School? nope

Are You Working? yep

You said you are training to become a medical assistant, but you also mention CMA and degree. Don't get these things mixed up. It is my guess that you are enrolled in a formal medical assistant training program which upon graduation allows you to (voluntarily!) sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam from AAMA (to earn your CMA credential). Mind you, none of this adds up to a degree, where a medical assistant associate degree takes 2 years of college. Nevertheless, regarding your question, if you are in Houston, TX then I have noticed many job offers from their large down town medical centers such as Baylor. As far as income, this is negotiated between your employer and you. The income for a medical assistant with a diploma vs. a degree usually does not make much of a difference in this profession, but Baylor is specifically asking for CERTIFIED medical assistants in their job ads. It sounds like you are on the right track. Good luck.

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