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. In addition, we cover how South College ranks in comparison to other schools with medical assisting programs.
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South College is in the top 10% of the country for medical assisting. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 480 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in allied health & medical assisting services. This is an increase of 114% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South College paid an average of $335 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,450 | $16,450 |
| Fees | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Of the 15 medical assisting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from South College, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a bachelor's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
South 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 South College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of medical assisting associate's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at South College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 748 |
| Nursing | 330 |
| Allied Health Professions | 271 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 142 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 141 |
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