Hudson County Community College · Jersey City, New Jersey

Medical Assisting A.A.S. at Hudson County Community College

Associate degreeOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting A.A.S. at Hudson County Community College?

Medical Assisting A.A.S. is a medical assisting associate degree at Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, New Jersey, offered on campus. Externship: required externship (MDA-231 Medical Assisting Externship or MDA-232 Externship and Capstone), completed during the day. Cost: $15,402 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$15,402published total, 2026-27
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA
  • NCMANCCT

How Medical Assisting A.A.S. Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Externship
Required externship (MDA-231 Medical Assisting Externship or MDA-232 Externship and Capstone), completed during the day

Admission and Certification at Hudson County Community College

Admission requirements
Standard college admission plus a complete physical examination with specified laboratory procedures
Certification
Qualified to sit for the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT) and CCMA (NHA) exams
Outcomes the school publishes
Retention 89.53%, exam pass rate 94.87%, job placement 64.29% (2021-2024)Reported for 2021-2024.

What Hudson County Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$15,402.41 total for the 60-credit program for Hudson County residents: tuition, per-credit fees and lab fees2026-27. Source: hccc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$15,402The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Hudson County Community College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting A.A.S. Compares

  • Its published total of $15,402 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (80th lowest).
  • It is one of 55 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited associate degree programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting A.A.S. at Hudson County Community 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting A.A.S. at Hudson County Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting A.A.S. at Hudson County Community College Cost?

$15,402.41 total for the 60-credit program for Hudson County residents: tuition, per-credit fees and lab fees (2026-27).

Is Medical Assisting A.A.S. at Hudson County Community 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 Medical Assisting A.A.S. Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting A.A.S. at Hudson County Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting A.A.S.?

Standard college admission plus a complete physical examination with specified laboratory procedures.

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Sources

  1. hccc.edu: Medical Assisting A.A.S. program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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