Montana State University · Bozeman, Montana

Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University

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What Should You Know About Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University?

Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, offered on campus. It takes 1 year. Cost: $2,066 per term, 2026-27.

Cost
$2,066per term, 2026-27
Length
40 wk1 year

How Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
1 year
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Montana State University

Admission requirements
Allied Health application packet; due August 1 (fall) and January 1 (spring)

What Montana State University's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$2,066.25 per semester for 12 or more credits, Montana residents: $1,527 tuition plus $539.25 fees ($8,089.05 non-resident)2026-27. Source: gallatin.montana.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant Compares

  • At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University 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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Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University Cost?

$2,066.25 per semester for 12 or more credits, Montana residents: $1,527 tuition plus $539.25 fees ($8,089.05 non-resident) (2026-27).

How Long Is Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University?

1 year, according to the school's program page.

Is Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University 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 Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Montana State University Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant?

Allied Health application packet; due August 1 (fall) and January 1 (spring).

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Sources

  1. gallatin.montana.edu: Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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