Herzing University-Akron · Akron, Ohio

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron

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What Should You Know About Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron?

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services is a medical assisting associate degree at Herzing University-Akron in Akron, Ohio, offered hybrid. It takes 16 months (60 semester credit hours). Externship: 180-hour externship, Monday-Friday daytime, in the final eight-week term. Cost: about $31,800 (estimated). The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Cost
$31,800estimated: $530/credit × 60
Length
69 wk16 months
Credits
60
Externship
180 hours
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
Hybrid
Length
16 months
Hours or credits
60 semester credit hours
Externship
180-hour externship, Monday-Friday daytime, in the final eight-week term

Admission and Certification at Herzing University-Akron

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED, admissions advisor interview, enrollment application
Certification
RMA (AMT) exam prep; first attempt covered by tuition

What Herzing University-Akron's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$530 per credit (effective through Summer 2027)2026-27. Source: herzing.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$31,800Estimated: $530/credit × 60, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Herzing University-Akron associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $31,800 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (106th lowest).
  • At 69 weeks it is shorter than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
  • Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron 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 Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron Cost?

$530 per credit (effective through Summer 2027) (2026-27). That works out to about $31,800 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron?

16 months, 60 semester credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron 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 Science in Medical Assisting Services Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Akron Online?

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

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

High school diploma or GED, admissions advisor interview, enrollment application.

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Sources

  1. herzing.edu: Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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