by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how CWI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical assisting.
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The bachelor's program at CWI was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for medical assisting list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CWI paid an average of $306 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $189 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,400 | $7,344 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,573 | $1,573 |
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CWI does not offer an online option for its medical assisting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWI Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a associate's degree in medical assisting from CWI. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at CWI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Western Idaho with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 56 |
| Nursing | 53 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27 |
| Dental Support Services | 24 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 17 |
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