Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Medical Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Central Piedmont Community College, Wake Technical Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Cabarrus.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Cabarrus.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Edgecombe Community College, Durham Technical Community College, Martin Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Montgomery Community College, Edgecombe Community College, Pamlico Community College, and Piedmont Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Central Carolina Community College, Craven Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, and Wayne Community College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Cabarrus, Pamlico Community College, Martin Community College, and James Sprunt Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Miller-Motte Technical College • Raleigh, NC
Studying Medical Assisting (completion in 2008)
• 10/2/2011
"It quickly and efficiently got me my degree. Very satisfied."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It could help someone further their education. It helped me advance and get a better job. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | It's known for having a good program, specifically for assisting jobs. |
| Program Quality | 7 | It provided a good hands on education. I liked that it took little time but covered all the bases. |
| Instruction | 6 | Some instructors were better than others. I had great courses and it offered some clinical work. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It was very difficult. It took several hard courses and testing to obtain the degree. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Definitely had both. There was a lot of hands on work mixed with book work to help teach a course. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Better than most schools. They offer night classes and weekends. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | Loved the labs and clinicals. Good use of materials. |
| Social Life | 5 | Not really a social environment. No clubs or functions. |
| Placement Services | 9 | I had no difficulty finding a job after graduating. They have job placement programs. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | There isn't a big alumni program. I think because it isn't a university. |
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