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. In addition, we cover how Polk State ranks in comparison to other schools with medical assisting programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Polk State was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for medical assisting list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Polk State paid an average of $409 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $112 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
---|---|---|
Tuition | $2,483 | $9,933 |
Fees | $883 | $2,338 |
Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Polk State tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Polk State 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 Polk State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a associate's degree in medical assisting from Polk State. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Polk State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate's in medical assisting.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 30 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Nursing | 222 |
Allied Health Professions | 80 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8 |
View All Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Related Majors >