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San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants - McAllen is a campus of the San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants, or SACMDA. The college was originally established in San Antonio in 1966. The McAllen branch in Texas was founded in 1984. SACMDA is now part of the Kaplan Higher Education Corporation.
SACMDA McAllen awards the Associate of Applied Science degree in medical practice management, and criminal justice. A number of diploma programs are also available in the fields of dental assisting, computer support technology, and electrical technology, among others.
Students of SACMDA McAllen are offered support services like tutoring and career assistance, and housing assistance. Deserving candidates are also provided financial aid in the form of federal and state grants, alternative student loans, work study programs, and institutional scholarships.
SACMDA McAllen is in McAllen, TX. McAllen is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. SACMDA McAllen issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at SACMDA McAllen include medical adminstration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,187 students study at SACMDA McAllen (in 2007). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"San Antonio College of Medical & Dental
Assistants is an institution of higher education
dedicated to providing quality programs that
integrate the curriculum with professional skill
development empowering students to achieve
their lifelong personal and professional goals."
More complete details are provided below.
San Antonio College Of Medical And Dental Assistants McAllen
1500 S. Jackson
McAllen, TX 78503-1625
General Phone: (956) 630-1499
http://www.sacmda.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 447 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental assistant |
| Medical Administration | 200 | medical secretary |
| Construction Trades | 68 | electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 55 | computer networking, computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for SACMDA McAllen in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 632 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 138 | 3 |
In 2007, SACMDA McAllen had a total enrollment of 1,187 students (1,187 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Hispanic | 99% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 72% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of McAllen, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
SACMDA McAllen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 946607)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 5% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services
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