White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Century College Medical Assistant Diploma

DiplomaPublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Century College Offer?

Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assistant Diploma, taught on campus and online. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Medical Assistant Diploma at Century College

Inside Century College's Diploma

Schedule
Day and evening
Externship
300-hour unpaid clinical practicum
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam AMT certification option
Start dates
Fall; Spring
Admission
High school diploma/GED; college-level English/reading placement; BIOL 1024 (D or higher) and HLTH 1001 (C or higher) before start; Minnesota background study; BLS CPR by end of first semester
Tuition (school's wording)
$236.69 per credit2026-27. Source: century.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year averages 2020-2024: retention 93.09%, graduate and employer satisfaction 100%Reported for 2020-2024.

Medical Assistant Diploma at Century College: full program profileCentury College diploma page on century.edu ↗

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

Is Century College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Diploma 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 Century College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates of one to two years34

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 34 medical assisting awards conferred by Century College in 2022-23, 350th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes, and chains report each campus separately.

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Century College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Century College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Diploma 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 Century College's Medical Assistant Diploma Cost?

Medical Assistant Diploma: $236.69 per credit (2026-27).

Does Century College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assistant Diploma: 300-hour unpaid clinical practicum.

Which Certification Exams Does Century College Prepare You For?

Medical Assistant Diploma names the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to Century College?

Medical Assistant Diploma: High school diploma/GED; college-level English/reading placement; BIOL 1024 (D or higher) and HLTH 1001 (C or higher) before start; Minnesota background study; BLS CPR by end of first semester.

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Sources

  1. century.edu: Medical Assistant Diploma 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, Minnesota

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