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. Also, learn how UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in medical assisting.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for medical assisting list.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in medical assisting from UMKC. This makes it the #15 most popular school for medical assisting master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
Medical Assisting majors graduating with a master's degree from UMKC make a median salary of $205,030 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.
The medical assisting program at UMKC awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 275 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 147 |
| Dentistry | 109 |
| Medicine | 100 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 60 |
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