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SACMDA McAllen can be found in McAllen, Texas (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at SACMDA McAllen.
The most common majors at the school are in medical assistant and technician, medical adminstration, and construction trades.
SACMDA McAllen is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 690 students were enrolled in the school. SACMDA McAllen has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants is to provide higher education with quality programs that integrate professional skills and career-focus to empower students in developing and achieving both their personal and career potentials. SACMDA recognizes the worth and dignity of all people, and is sensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds represented in its student population. All students are encouraged to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs, interests and capabilitities. The College employes instructional methods based on adult learning theory and is committed to the development of each student's intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities. SACMDA believes that education should promote the development of positive self esteem and, for that purpose, provides services supportive of students' efforts to succeed academically, vocationally, and personally."
More complete details are provided below.
San Antonio College Of Medical And Dental Assistants - McAllen
1500 S. Jackson
McAllen, TX 78503
General Phone: (956) 630-1499
Admissions Phone: (956) 630-1499
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 630-1499
http://www.sacmda.com
SACMDA McAllen awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 595 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 164 | medical secretary |
| Construction Trades | 113 | electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | computer support, information science |
Number of programs and degrees for SACMDA McAllen in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 787 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 163 | 1 |
In 2005, SACMDA McAllen had a total enrollment of 690 students (690 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 78% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of McAllen, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (956) 630-1499
Financial Aid:
SACMDA McAllen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 946607)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 630-1499
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SACMDA McAllen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services
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Medical Assistant And Technician
Construction Trades
Medical Adminstration
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