Medical Assistant
Associate of Applied Science
Future Possible Careers For This Program
| 51.0801 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | |
|---|---|---|
| 31-9092.00 | Medical Assistants | |
Success
Time frame: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 Award Year 2011-12
Q
How long will it take to complete this program?
A
The program is designed to take 17 months to complete. 52% of graduates from this program finish in this time. The median time for graduates to complete this program is 17 months.
Q
What percentage of students that graduated got jobs?
A
The following are the employment rates as reported to the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) for the 2009-2010 period.
- Northern Virginia, VA – 69%
- Richmond, VA Moorefield – 72%
- Richmond, VA Emerywood – 83%
- Virginia Beach, VA – 73%
- Newport News, VA – 63%
- Charlotte, NC – 87% diploma
- Charlotte, NC Concord – 74% diploma
- Greensboro, NC – 70%
- Charleston, SC – 73%
- Raleigh, NC – 70%
- Greenville, SC – 76%
Cost
Q
What is the total cost of this program for me?
A
At ECPI University, programs are competitively priced and are designed to help you achieve your goals. Through our year-round schedule, you could earn your Associate’s in 1.5 years. That can give you the edge over students at other colleges who might still be attending class.
| Program Cost/Tuition Chart | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,234.00 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,500.00 |
| Total Tuition | $26,734.00 |
Foundation course requirements can result in additional costs and increase the time to graduation. Actual cost may vary depending on actual time to graduate, and subject to any necessary tuition increases. (for all programs and schools)
Financing
Time frame: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 Award Year 2011-12.
Q
What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates is:
| Loan Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Median Loans | $13,966.00 |
| Private Median Loans | $0.00 |
| Institutional Median Loans | $0.00 |