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Medical Assisting
South Puget Sound Community College

Medical Assisting

South Puget Sound Community College ETPL
You understand the importance of health and peace of mind - whether you're tending to a patient, studying diseases, providing dietary counsel, or documenting important medical information, our Healthcare Pathway will set you on a course to making a difference every day.
Visit the program website Jolyn Ponder Professor Medical Assisting (360) 596-5202 ext. medicalassist@spscc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,610.69

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

The Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health Education - Olympia

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

21 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

91

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Completion rate

49%

Employment rate

85%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.49

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,724.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

72%

Administrative Support

17%

Retail Trade

6%

Other Industries

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
65
Completion rate
49%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
10%
Female
90%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
Some college experience, but no degree
19%
Certificate or AA
18%
BA or higher
7%