We'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 South Texas College 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, South Texas College came in at #18. 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 South Texas College paid an average of $250 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $170 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $5,100 | $7,500 |
Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Online degrees for the South Texas College 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 South Texas College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 medical assisting majors earned their associate's degree from South Texas College. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
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, 98% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a associate's in medical assisting.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 294 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 226 |
Allied Health Professions | 175 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
Health/Medical Prep Programs | 3 |
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