Northwest Suburban College · Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban College

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban College?

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) is a medical assisting associate degree at Northwest Suburban College in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, offered on campus. It takes 5 semesters (within 2 years). Cost: $6,550 per term, 2026-27 catalog.

Cost
$6,550per term, 2026-27 catalog
Length
80 wk5 semesters (within 2 years)

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day, evening and weekend
Length
5 semesters (within 2 years)
Start dates
Fall; Winter; Summer

What Northwest Suburban College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$6,550 per semester full time (12+ credit hours) or $437 per credit hour part time; estimated total cost of program and attendance $45,3602026-27 catalog. Source: nwsc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) Compares

  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban 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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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban College Cost?

$6,550 per semester full time (12+ credit hours) or $437 per credit hour part time; estimated total cost of program and attendance $45,360 (2026-27 catalog).

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban College?

5 semesters (within 2 years), according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban 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 Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AAS-MA) at Northwest Suburban College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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