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Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University?

Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, offered on campus and hybrid. It takes 2.5 years. Cost: $20,636 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$20,636published total
Length
100 wk2.5 years
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus and hybrid
Length
2.5 years
Start dates
August; January

Admission and Certification at Idaho State University

Certification
Eligible to sit for the AAMA exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

What Idaho State University's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$20,635.77 estimated total, Idaho residentSource: isu.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$20,636The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Idaho State University associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its published total of $20,636 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (87th lowest).
  • At 100 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University 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 Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University Cost?

$20,635.77 estimated total, Idaho resident.

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University?

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

Is Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University 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: Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting at Idaho State University Online?

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

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Sources

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

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