Highland Community College · Freeport, Illinois

Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree at Highland Community College

Associate degree

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree at Highland Community College?

Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree is a medical assisting associate degree at Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois. It requires 60 hours. Externship: practicum. Cost: $163 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$163per credit, 2026-27
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree Works

Credential
Associate degree
Hours or credits
60 hours
Externship
Practicum

Admission and Certification at Highland Community College

Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam

What Highland Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$163 per credit hour tuition for in-district students; $275 per credit hour out-of-district and out-of-state2026-27. Source: highland.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree at Highland Community College 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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Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree at Highland Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree at Highland Community College Cost?

$163 per credit hour tuition for in-district students; $275 per credit hour out-of-district and out-of-state (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree at Highland Community College?

60 hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree at Highland Community College 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 Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree Prepare You For?

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

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Sources

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

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