Lower Columbia College · Longview, Washington

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia College?

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is a medical assisting associate degree at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington, offered on campus. It requires 91 credits. Cost: $12,971 total.

Cost
$12,971published total
Credits
91
  • EKG

How Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
91 credits
Also covers
EKG
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Lower Columbia College

Certification
Prepares for national testing and the Washington State MA-C credential
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year exam passage rate 89.74% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Lower Columbia College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Tuition and fees $12,971; books $2,418; student expenses $1,347; total $16,736Source: lowercolumbia.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$12,971The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Lower Columbia College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Compares

  • Its published total of $12,971 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (72nd lowest).

Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers EKG.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia College Cost?

Tuition and fees $12,971; books $2,418; student expenses $1,347; total $16,736.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia College?

91 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia 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.

Can You Take Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (AAS) at Lower Columbia College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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