Hocking College · Nelsonville, Ohio

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College

Associate degreeOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College?

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting associate degree at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, offered on campus. It takes two years. Externship: two practicum experiences in area physician offices in year two. Cost: $189 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$189per credit, 2026-27
Length
80 wkTwo years
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Length
Two years
Externship
Two practicum experiences in area physician offices in year two
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; medical coding and billing

Admission and Certification at Hocking College

Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam NHA certifications available: CPT and CET
Outcomes the school publishes
2024 cohort: retention 93.75%, job placement 83.33%, graduate and employer satisfaction 100%Reported for 2024.

What Hocking College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$189 per credit hour for Ohio residents (part-time) or $3,270 per semester full-time (15-18 credits); out-of-state adds $218 per credit or $6,540 per semester full-time; all-inclusive pricing includes $300 learning fee, $20 health center and $75 career services fees per semester (effective May 1, 2026)2026-27. Source: hocking.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

From hocking.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 Assistant Compares

  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
  • It is one of 55 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited associate degree programs on this site.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College 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.

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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College Cost?

$189 per credit hour for Ohio residents (part-time) or $3,270 per semester full-time (15-18 credits); out-of-state adds $218 per credit or $6,540 per semester full-time; all-inclusive pricing includes $300 learning fee, $20 health center and $75 career services fees per semester (effective May 1, 2026) (2026-27).

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College?

Two years, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College 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.

Which Certification Exams Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Hocking College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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