Colorado Mesa University · Grand Junction, Colorado

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University?

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant is a medical assisting associate degree at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, offered on campus. It requires 61 semester hours. Externship: supervised clinical practice in an assigned healthcare setting. Cost: about $13,939 (estimated). The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Cost
$13,939estimated: $229/credit × 61
Credits
61
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
61 semester hours
Externship
Supervised clinical practice in an assigned healthcare setting

Admission and Certification at Colorado Mesa University

Certification
Eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) exam for Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credentialing

What Colorado Mesa University's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$228.50 per credit hour in-state tuition and fees for CTE classroom courses, after the College Opportunity Fund stipend ($344.50 without it)2026-27. Source: catalog.coloradomesa.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$13,939Estimated: $229/credit × 61, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Colorado Mesa University associate degree costs you after aid

From catalog.coloradomesa.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 Office Assistant Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $13,939 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (75th lowest).

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University 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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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University Cost?

$228.50 per credit hour in-state tuition and fees for CTE classroom courses, after the College Opportunity Fund stipend ($344.50 without it) (2026-27). That works out to about $13,939 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University?

61 semester hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University 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 Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant Prepare You For?

The program's page names the RMA (AMT).

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University Online?

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

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Sources

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

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