Milwaukee Area Technical College · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical College

DiplomaOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical College?

Medical Assistant Technical Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offered on campus. It takes two semesters full time (MEDAST courses within 18 months) (33 credits). Externship: medical Assistant Practicum (3 credits, semester 2). Cost: about $6,042 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$6,042estimated: $183/credit × 33
Length
78 wk
Credits
33
Externship
Included

How Medical Assistant Technical Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Length
Two semesters full time (MEDAST courses within 18 months)
Hours or credits
33 credits
Externship
Medical Assistant Practicum (3 credits, semester 2)
Start dates
August; January

Admission and Certification at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; HEALTH-101, HEALTH-107, BIOSCI-189 (or alternatives) and ENG-195/201 with C or higher; AHA BLS and First Aid
Outcomes the school publishes
Job placement 90.83% (2020-2024 five-year cumulative)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Milwaukee Area Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$183.10 per credit tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents (technical diploma courses)Source: matc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$6,042Estimated: $183/credit × 33, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Milwaukee Area Technical College diploma costs you after aid

From matc.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 estimated cost of $6,042 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (39th lowest).
  • At 78 weeks it is longer than 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 Milwaukee Area 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 Milwaukee Area Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical College Cost?

$183.10 per credit tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents (technical diploma courses). That works out to about $6,042 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical College?

Two semesters full time (MEDAST courses within 18 months), 33 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma at Milwaukee Area 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 Milwaukee Area Technical College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Technical Diploma?

High school diploma or equivalent; HEALTH-101, HEALTH-107, BIOSCI-189 (or alternatives) and ENG-195/201 with C or higher; AHA BLS and First Aid.

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Sources

  1. matc.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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