Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Syracuse North · Liverpool, New York

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

Associate degreeOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

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

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North in Liverpool, New York, offered on campus. It takes under 2 years (62 credits). Externship: internship of at least 160 clock hours. Cost: $10,230 per term, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$10,230per term, 2026-27
Length
80 wkUnder 2 years
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
Hours or credits
62 credits
Externship
Internship of at least 160 clock hours

Admission and Certification at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Syracuse North

Certification
Graduates may apply for the AAMA National Certified Medical Assistant exam (CMA) National Healthcareer Association exam (CCMA) American Medical Technologists exam (RMA)

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

Tuition (school's wording)
$10,230 per semester base tuition for full-time associate and diploma students (12-18 credits); $682 per credit hour otherwise2026-27. Source: bryantstratton.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

  • 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-Syracuse North 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-Syracuse North: Common Questions

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

$10,230 per semester base tuition for full-time associate and diploma students (12-18 credits); $682 per credit hour otherwise (2026-27).

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

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

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Syracuse North 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-Syracuse North 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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