by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical assisting.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for medical assisting list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College paid an average of $330 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $165 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,075 | $1,075 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Online Learning page.
The medical assisting program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 21 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 280 |
| Nursing | 121 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 103 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 81 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 76 |
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