Carrington College-Sacramento · Sacramento, California

Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento?

Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) is a medical assisting associate degree at Carrington College-Sacramento in Sacramento, California, offered hybrid. It takes approximately 56 weeks (not including breaks) (60 semester credits). Externship: 315 externship hours (Externship 1, 135 hours; Externship 2, 180 hours) in person. Cost: $34,228 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$34,228published total, 2026
Length
56 wk
Credits
60
Externship
135 hours
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
Hybrid
Length
Approximately 56 weeks (not including breaks)
Hours or credits
60 semester credits
Externship
315 externship hours (Externship 1, 135 hours; Externship 2, 180 hours) in person
Also covers
revenue cycle management; general education

Admission and Certification at Carrington College-Sacramento

Admission requirements
Own or have unrestricted access to a computer with reliable internet access
Certification
Eligible for the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam

What Carrington College-Sacramento's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$34,228 total program cost (includes iPad, eBook, tuition and textbooks), California rate effective February 14, 20262026. Source: carrington.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$34,228The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Carrington College-Sacramento associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) Compares

  • Its published total of $34,228 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (118th lowest).
  • At 56 weeks it is shorter than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
  • Its 135-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.

Is Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento Cost?

$34,228 total program cost (includes iPad, eBook, tuition and textbooks), California rate effective February 14, 2026.

How Long Is Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento?

Approximately 56 weeks (not including breaks), 60 semester credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division)?

Own or have unrestricted access to a computer with reliable internet access.

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Sources

  1. carrington.edu: Medical Assisting (Associate of Science, Online Division) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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