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ACCEPTANCE RATE

nan%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

56%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

25:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,594

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Skyline College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Skyline College

5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA

Interested in starting your college career at a community college?  Skyline Community College offers most general education classes for around $150 for in state residents.  Out-of state residents pay about $800 per class, but residency rates are granted after a year (please contact the admissions office for more information).  Skyline is located in San Bruno, California which is in the Southern San Francisco metropolitan area.  Skyline College is one of 3 schools that make up the San Mateo County Community College District; together they serve 40,000 students.

Skyline College's main goal seems to be to prepare students for a seamless transfer to a four-year school.  To help students with the process, the school has a Transfer Center to assist you every step of the way.  Skyline guarantees general admission to some California State Universities and many of the UC campuses; although many of their students transfer to Stanford or other private schools.

Skyline College offers student services that almost every college offers such as a library and a bookstore; however it also maintains an art gallery and 41 different clubs to join.  Skyline also offers a program called Sparkpoint, a financial training program that coaches students in lifelong financial fitness.  This community college also offers limited sports teams that can help students bodies stay in shape!

If saving thousands of dollars on your first two years of school appeals to you and you live in California, take a look at Skyline College at http://skylinecollege.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Skyline College has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Less Than Two-Year Award3
Associate's Degree3

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Hispanic2
White1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Medical Assistant program at Skyline College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
    • Total Employment: 5
    • Average Hourly Rate: $16.59
    • Average Annual Salary: $34520

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Skyline College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Skyline College may provide student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Badminton
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