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 NIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical assisting.
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NIC was ranked #64 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for medical assisting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIC paid an average of $364 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $215 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,000 | $7,776 |
| Fees | $960 | $960 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,200 | $8,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,366 | $3,366 |
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NIC 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 NIC Online Learning page.
The medical assisting program at NIC awarded 23 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at NIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Idaho College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 75 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 18 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 2 |
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