College of DuPage · Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage?
Medical Assistant, Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, offered on campus, online and hybrid. It takes 2-4 semesters (39 credits minimum). Cost: about $6,240 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $6,240estimated: $160/credit × 39
- Length
- 64 wk2-4 semesters
- Credits
- 39
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Billing and coding
How Medical Assistant, Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus, online and hybrid
- Length
- 2-4 semesters
- Hours or credits
- 39 credits minimum
- Also covers
- EKG; phlebotomy; medical coding
- Start dates
- Spring; Summer; Fall
Admission and Certification at College of DuPage
- Admission requirements
- College admission, registration packet, proof of comprehensive health insurance
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Five-year averages 2020-2024: job placement 83%, national exam passage 81%Reported for 2020-2024.
What College of DuPage's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $160 per credit in-district; $6,240-$7,040 for 39-44 credits of MASST courses; estimated $7,065-$7,865 with fees, books and checksSource: cod.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $6,240Estimated: $160/credit × 39, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the College of DuPage certificate costs you after aid
From cod.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant, Certificate Compares
- Its estimated cost of $6,240 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (153rd lowest).
- At 64 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage 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.
Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, EKG and billing and coding.
Other Medical Assistant Programs at College of DuPage
Similar Medical Assistant Certificates Nearby
- Certificate in Medical Assistant at John Wood Community CollegeQuincy, IL · 40 weeks · $6,080
- Medical Assistant Certificate at Parkland CollegeChampaign, IL · $6,473 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assisting Certificate at College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL · 40 weeks · $6,586 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assistant Certificate at Rend Lake CollegeIna, IL · 32 weeks · $5,700
- Medical Assistant Certificate at Heartland Community CollegeNormal, IL · 40 weeks · $5,394 · CAAHEP accredited
- College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting at Black Hawk CollegeMoline, IL · 30 credits · $5,310
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Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage Cost?
$160 per credit in-district; $6,240-$7,040 for 39-44 credits of MASST courses; estimated $7,065-$7,865 with fees, books and checks. That works out to about $6,240 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage?
2-4 semesters, 39 credits minimum, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage 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.
Can You Take Medical Assistant, Certificate at College of DuPage Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant, Certificate?
College admission, registration packet, proof of comprehensive health insurance.
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