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. In addition, we cover how NUS Florida ranks in comparison to other schools with medical assisting programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for medical assisting majors, NUS Florida came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nova Southeastern University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in allied health & medical assisting services. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in medical assisting from NUS Florida. This makes it the #3 most popular school for medical assisting master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NUS Florida, medical assisting students borrow a median amount of $45,321 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,000 for all medical assisting majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at NUS Florida paid an average of $1,196 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,880 | $35,880 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,128 | $2,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,950 | $15,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,518 | $4,518 |
Learn more about NUS Florida tuition and fees.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in medical assisting from NUS Florida in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a bachelor's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the NUS Florida 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 NUS Florida Online Learning page.
Medical Assisting majors graduating with a master's degree from NUS Florida make a median salary of $192,191 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all medical assisting graduates with a master's is $166,414.
Of the 71 medical assisting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NUS Florida, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at Nova Southeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 724 |
| Allied Health Professions | 290 |
| Medicine | 277 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 261 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 216 |
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