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 MJC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical assisting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for medical assisting majors, MJC came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MJC paid an average of $338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,188 | $8,788 |
| Fees | $82 | $82 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
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Online degrees for the MJC medical assisting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MJC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a associate's degree in medical assisting from MJC. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
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, 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Modesto Junior College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 102 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 67 |
| Allied Health Professions | 53 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 10 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 1 |
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