Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus · Roswell, New Mexico

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus?

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus in Roswell, New Mexico. It takes 5 semesters (64 credits (38 certificate + 26 additional)). Externship: practicum in a physician's office. Cost: about $6,016 (estimated). The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$6,016estimated: $94/credit × 64
Length
80 wk5 semesters
Credits
64
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Length
5 semesters
Hours or credits
64 credits (38 certificate + 26 additional)
Externship
Practicum in a physician's office
Also covers
EKG; phlebotomy
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Admission requirements
Drug screening and background check (second semester); health history and immunizations
Certification
Eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants' national certification examination (CMA, AAMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average (2020-2024): retention 74.58%, job placement 78%, exam pass rate 70%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$94 per credit hour in-district ($78 tuition + $16 fees); $101 out-of-district; $234 nonresident (part-time rates)2025-26. Source: enmur.catalog.prod.coursedog.com, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$6,016Estimated: $94/credit × 64, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus associate degree costs you after aid

From enmur.catalog.prod.coursedog.com, 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

  • Its estimated cost of $6,016 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (28th lowest).
  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy and EKG.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Cost?

$94 per credit hour in-district ($78 tuition + $16 fees); $101 out-of-district; $234 nonresident (part-time rates) (2025-26). That works out to about $6,016 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus?

5 semesters, 64 credits (38 certificate + 26 additional), according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus 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 Assisting Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting?

Drug screening and background check (second semester); health history and immunizations.

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Sources

  1. enmur.catalog.prod.coursedog.com: 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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