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 Highline ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical assisting.
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Highline is in the top 10% of the country for medical assisting. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 480 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Highline College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in allied health & medical assisting services. This is an increase of 800% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Highline was $97 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,633 | $3,633 |
| Fees | $990 | $1,523 |
| Books and Supplies | $702 | $702 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,026 | $13,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,462 | $3,462 |
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The medical assisting program at Highline awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Highline College with a bachelor's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Highline 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 Highline Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 medical assisting majors earned their associate's degree from Highline. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Highline College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at Highline College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 78 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 18 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 10 |
| Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies | 6 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 2 |
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