Medical Records Technician at Southwestern Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medical Records Technician, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Community College sits in Sylva, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 medical records technician degrees were granted at Southwestern Community College.
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Studying Online at Southwestern Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Community College. Of 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Records Technician Rankings at Southwestern Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Community College’s Medical Records Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 52 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 149 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Medical Records Technician graduates at Southwestern Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Medical Records Technician graduates at Southwestern Community College are 88% women (23) and 12% men (3).
Medical Records Technician Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Of the 6 associate’s medical records technician degrees awarded at Southwestern Community College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Records Technician associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Medical Records Technician associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Medical Records Technician Graduates
Those who complete Medical Records Technician program at Southwestern Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Medical Records Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialists | $153,246 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $103,058 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.