Salem, Virginia
American National University Medical Assistant Associate Degree
What Medical Assistant Programs Does American National University Offer?
American National University in Salem, Virginia offers one medical assisting program: Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting, taught hybrid. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It comes to $30,816 total.
Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting at American National University
- Associate degreeCAAHEPCMA (AAMA) eligible
- Cost
- $30,816published total
- Credits
- 96
- Externship
- 160 hours
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- CCMANHA
Inside American National University's Associate Degree
- Hours or credits
- 96 credit hours
- Externship
- 160-hour mandatory clinical externship
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; EKG
- Certification
- CCMA (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certified EKG Technician (CET) CPR (American Red Cross)
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $30,816 total, including all fees, textbooks and lab equipmentSource: an.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $30,816The school's own program total.
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Five-year average exam passage rate 68% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.
Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting at American National University: full program profileAmerican National University associate degree page on an.edu ↗
From American National University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How American National University Compares
- Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting costs $30,816, against a median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site.
Medical assistants in Virginia earn a median of $44,740 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.
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Is American National University's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting 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.
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American National University Medical Assisting: Common Questions
Is American National University's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting 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 American National University's Medical Assistant Associate Degree Cost?
Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting: $30,816 total, including all fees, textbooks and lab equipment.
Does American National University Include an Externship?
Yes. Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting: 160-hour mandatory clinical externship.
Which Certification Exams Does American National University Prepare You For?
Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting names the CCMA (NHA).
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