Medical/Clinical Assistant at Northwest Shoals Community College
If you are interested in studying Medical/Clinical Assistant, consider the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Shoals Community College sits in Muscle Shoals, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Northwest Shoals Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Shoals Community College
Distance learning is available at Northwest Shoals Community College. Of 4,665 students, 1,094 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,308 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Medical/Clinical Assistant Rankings at Northwest Shoals Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Shoals Community College’s Medical/Clinical Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 228 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 168 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 822 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #290 of 702 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are 96% women (24) and 4% men (1).
Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate’s Program at Northwest Shoals Community College
Among the 10 associate’s medical/clinical assistant graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College, lower than the national average of 61%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Northwest Shoals Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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