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 Northern Virginia Community College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical assisting.
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Northern Virginia Community College was ranked #61 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for medical assisting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College paid an average of $364 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,550 | $10,928 |
| Fees | $153 | $858 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Northern Virginia Community College 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 Northern Virginia Community College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of medical assisting associate's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 144 |
| Allied Health Professions | 77 |
| Dental Support Services | 37 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
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