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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in medical assisting.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #402 on College Factual's Best Schools for medical assisting list.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in medical assisting from WVU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for medical assisting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's medical assisting program at WVU make a median salary of $97,375. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $166,414.
The medical assisting program at WVU awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 264 |
| Communication Sciences | 124 |
| Medicine | 103 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 99 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 79 |
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