Cumberland, Maryland

Allegany College of Maryland Medical Assistant Associate Degree

Associate degreePublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Allegany College of Maryland Offer?

Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland, Maryland offers one medical assisting program: Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It comes to about $8,400 (estimated). It runs 64 weeks.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assistant at Allegany College of Maryland

Inside Allegany College of Maryland's Associate Degree

Length
Four semesters plus one summer session
Hours or credits
60 credit hours
Externship
Two clinical practicum experiences totaling 220 unpaid hours
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG
Certification
Eligible for the national certification exam offered by the AAMA (CMA)
Start dates
Fall
Admission
Pass placement assessment, 2.0 GPA and 12 semester hours including English 101, a math elective, Medical Terminology and Essential Skills for the Health Professional; clinical-sequence applications due October 1-20; clinical phase begins in fall
Tuition (school's wording)
$140 per credit hour tuition for Allegany County residentsFall 2026. Source: catalog.allegany.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$8,400Estimated: $140/credit × 60, before fees.
Outcomes the school publishes
2024 graduates: 100% job placement, 75% credentialing exam pass rate; five-year (2020-2024) exam passage average 95.35%Reported for 2024.

From Allegany College of Maryland's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Allegany College of Maryland Compares

  • Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant costs an estimated $8,400, against a median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site.
  • Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant runs 64 weeks; the median for associate degree programs is 78 weeks.

Medical assistants in Maryland earn a median of $46,410 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

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Is Allegany College of Maryland's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at Allegany College of Maryland

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Associate degrees8

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 8 medical assisting awards conferred by Allegany College of Maryland in 2022-23, 765th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.

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Allegany College of Maryland Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Allegany College of Maryland's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

How Much Does Allegany College of Maryland's Medical Assistant Associate Degree Cost?

Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant: $140 per credit hour tuition for Allegany County residents (Fall 2026), about $8,400 for the program (estimated).

How Long Is Allegany College of Maryland's Medical Assistant Associate Degree?

Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant: Four semesters plus one summer session (60 credit hours).

Does Allegany College of Maryland Include an Externship?

Yes. Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant: Two clinical practicum experiences totaling 220 unpaid hours.

Which Certification Exams Does Allegany College of Maryland Prepare You For?

Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant names the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to Allegany College of Maryland?

Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant: Pass placement assessment, 2.0 GPA and 12 semester hours including English 101, a math elective, Medical Terminology and Essential Skills for the Health Professional; clinical-sequence applications due October 1-20; clinical phase begins in fall.

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Sources

  1. catalog.allegany.edu: Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Maryland

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