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. Also, learn how PennWest University ranks among other schools offering degrees in medical assisting.
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The medical assisting major at PennWest University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PennWest University paid an average of $482 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,672 | $4,432 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,200 | $13,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
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Online degrees for the PennWest University 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 PennWest University Online Learning page.
Of the 92 students who graduated with a Associate’s in medical assisting from PennWest University in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at PennWest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania Western University with a associate's in medical assisting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 472 |
| Communication Sciences | 174 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 126 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29 |
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