Mid-State Technical College · Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College

DiplomaOn campusHybridCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College?

Medical Assistant Technical Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, offered on campus and hybrid. It takes one year (29-31 credits). Externship: medical Assistant Practicum (3 credits, term 2). Cost: $6,286 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$6,286published total
Length
40 wkOne year
Credits
29
Externship
Included

How Medical Assistant Technical Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus and hybrid
Length
One year
Hours or credits
29-31 credits
Externship
Medical Assistant Practicum (3 credits, term 2)
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Mid-State Technical College

Certification
Prepares for national medical assistant certification exams
Outcomes the school publishes
92% of 2024 graduates who attempted certification passed; five-year retention 83.85% (2020-2024)Reported for 2024.

What Mid-State Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$6,285.67 estimated program costSource: mstc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$6,286The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Mid-State Technical College diploma costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Technical Diploma Compares

  • Its published total of $6,286 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (42nd lowest).
  • At 40 weeks it is the same as the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical 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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Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College Cost?

$6,285.67 estimated program cost.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College?

One year, 29-31 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical 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.

Can You Take Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. mstc.edu: Medical Assistant Technical Diploma program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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