Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma · Parma, Ohio

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma

Associate degreeOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma?

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma in Parma, Ohio, offered on campus. It takes under 2 years full-time (62 credits). Externship: AHLT270 Medical Assisting Internship, minimum 160 clock hours in an ambulatory setting. Cost: about $42,284 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$42,284estimated: $682/credit × 62
Length
80 wkUnder 2 years full-time
Credits
62
Externship
160 hours
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Length
Under 2 years full-time
Hours or credits
62 credits
Externship
AHLT270 Medical Assisting Internship, minimum 160 clock hours in an ambulatory setting
Start dates
January

Admission and Certification at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma

Certification
CMA (AAMA) CCMA (NHA) RMA (AMT)

What Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$10,230 per semester base tuition for associate programs (12-18 credits), or $682 per credit hour; $65 technology fee per semester (2026-27)2026-27. Source: bryantstratton.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$42,284Estimated: $682/credit × 62, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Bryant & Stratton College-Parma associate degree costs you after aid

From bryantstratton.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $42,284 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (132nd lowest).
  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 55 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited associate degree programs on this site.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma Accredited?

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 the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma Cost?

$10,230 per semester base tuition for associate programs (12-18 credits), or $682 per credit hour; $65 technology fee per semester (2026-27). That works out to about $42,284 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma?

Under 2 years full-time, 62 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma Accredited?

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.

Which Certification Exams Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Parma Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

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Sources

  1. bryantstratton.edu: Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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