Minnesota West Community and Technical College · Granite Falls, Minnesota

Medical Assistant A.A.S. at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Associate degree

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant A.A.S. at Minnesota West Community and Technical College?

Medical Assistant A.A.S. is a medical assisting associate degree at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, Minnesota. It takes 4 semesters full time (60 credits). Cost: $3,557 per term. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$3,557per term
Length
64 wk4 semesters full time
Credits
60
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant A.A.S. Works

Credential
Associate degree
Length
4 semesters full time
Hours or credits
60 credits

Admission and Certification at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam

What Minnesota West Community and Technical College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Typically $3,556.50 per semesterSource: mnwest.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant A.A.S. Compares

  • At 64 weeks it is shorter than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Medical Assistant A.A.S. at Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant A.A.S. at Minnesota West Community and Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant A.A.S. at Minnesota West Community and Technical College Cost?

Typically $3,556.50 per semester.

How Long Is Medical Assistant A.A.S. at Minnesota West Community and Technical College?

4 semesters full time, 60 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant A.A.S. at Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant A.A.S. Prepare You For?

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

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Sources

  1. mnwest.edu: Medical Assistant A.A.S. program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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