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 Howard County Junior College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical prep.
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The bachelor's program at Howard County Junior College was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for medical prep list.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Howard County Junior College was $179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $132 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,320 | $5,770 |
| Fees | $306 | $306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,838 | $5,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,627 | $4,627 |
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Howard County Junior College does not offer an online option for its medical prep bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Howard County Junior College Online Learning page.
Of the 57 students who earned an associate's degree in Health/Medical Prep Programs from Howard County Junior College in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard College with a associate's in medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 71 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 43 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 26 |
| Allied Health Professions | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | 14 |