by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Southwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical assisting.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for medical assisting list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southwest paid an average of $726 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $176 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,545 | $1,545 |
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Southwest 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 Southwest Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a associate's degree in medical assisting from Southwest. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Tennessee Community College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 114 |
| Nursing | 88 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 39 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
| Other Health Professions | 2 |
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