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Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix College

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What Should You Know About Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix College?

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona, offered on campus. It requires 63-71 credits. Externship: practicum required. Cost: about $6,111 (estimated).

Cost
$6,111estimated: $97/credit × 63
Credits
63
Externship
Included
  • Billing and coding

How Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
63-71 credits
Externship
Practicum required
Also covers
medical billing and coding

Admission and Certification at Phoenix College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED; age 18+; program acceptance; completion of the CCLs in Medical Administrative Assisting (5295) and Clinical Medical Assisting (5291) or equivalent prior learning credit; AHA BLS card; health and safety documentation; DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certification
Eligible to take the national certification exam (exam not named)

What Phoenix College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$97 per credit hour for Maricopa County residents (and most other Arizona counties); $531 per credit hour out-of-county (Apache and Greenlee without affidavit)2026-27. Source: phoenixcollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$6,111Estimated: $97/credit × 63, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Phoenix College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $6,111 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (29th lowest).

Is Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers billing and coding.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix College Cost?

$97 per credit hour for Maricopa County residents (and most other Arizona counties); $531 per credit hour out-of-county (Apache and Greenlee without affidavit) (2026-27). That works out to about $6,111 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix College?

63-71 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix 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 in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting at Phoenix College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting?

High school diploma or GED; age 18+; program acceptance; completion of the CCLs in Medical Administrative Assisting (5295) and Clinical Medical Assisting (5291) or equivalent prior learning credit; AHA BLS card; health and safety documentation; DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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Sources

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

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