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. We've also included details on how Highline 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, Highline came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Highline College handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in allied health & medical assisting services. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical assisting majors at Highline College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students earned a associate's degree in medical assisting from Highline. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Highline College with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in medical assisting from Highline in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Highline College with a bachelor's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 142 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies | 1 |
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