Ivy Tech Community College · Indianapolis, Indiana

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Ivy Tech Community College

Associate degreeOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Ivy Tech Community College?

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana, offered on campus. It takes 4 semesters (60 credit hours). Cost: $10,703 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$10,703published total, 2025-27
Length
64 wk4 semesters
Credits
60
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Length
4 semesters
Hours or credits
60 credit hours

Admission and Certification at Ivy Tech Community College

Admission requirements
Prerequisites APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I and HLHS 101 Medical Terminology with a C or higher; weighted point-based selection
Certification
Prepares for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam (AAMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Indianapolis campus five-year board exam pass rate 94.52% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Ivy Tech Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$10,703 estimated program tuition; $178.38 per credit hour Indiana resident, $348.97 per credit hour non-resident (Fall 2025-Summer 2027)2025-27. Source: ivytech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$10,703The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Ivy Tech Community College associate degree costs you after aid

From ivytech.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 Assisting Compares

  • Its published total of $10,703 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (49th lowest).
  • At 64 weeks it is shorter 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 Assisting at Ivy Tech 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.

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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Ivy Tech Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Ivy Tech Community College Cost?

$10,703 estimated program tuition; $178.38 per credit hour Indiana resident, $348.97 per credit hour non-resident (Fall 2025-Summer 2027) (2025-27).

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Ivy Tech Community College?

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

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Ivy Tech 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 Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting 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 Assisting at Ivy Tech Community College Online?

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

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

Prerequisites APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I and HLHS 101 Medical Terminology with a C or higher; weighted point-based selection.

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Sources

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

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