Skagit Valley College · Mount Vernon, Washington
Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley College?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Washington, offered on campus. It takes 7 quarters (88 credits). Cost: about $11,980 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $11,980estimated: $136/credit × 88
- Length
- 77 wk7 quarters
- Credits
- 88
- CMAAAMA
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Length
- 7 quarters
- Hours or credits
- 88 credits
- Start dates
- Summer; Fall; Winter; Spring
Admission and Certification at Skagit Valley College
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED strongly recommended; Accuplacer test; background check and drug screening; immunizations; practicum readiness evaluation
- Certification
- Prepares for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, AAMA) exam; Washington MA-C certification
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Job placement 77.46% and national exam pass rate 76.92% for 2020-2024 graduatesReported for 2020-2024.
What Skagit Valley College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $136.14 per credit tuition for Washington residents in lower-division courses, plus $30 per credit in fees (1 to 10 credits); a 12-credit quarter totals $1,852.762026-27. Source: skagit.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $11,980Estimated: $136/credit × 88, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Skagit Valley College certificate costs you after aid
From skagit.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares
- Its estimated cost of $11,980 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (245th lowest).
- At 77 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley 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.
Other Medical Assistant Programs at Skagit Valley College
Similar Medical Assistant Certificates Nearby
- Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia CollegeLongview, WA · 76 credits · $11,790 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA · $12,571 · CAAHEP accredited
- Certificate - Medical Assistant at Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA · 44 weeks · $11,153 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency at Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland, WA · 55 weeks · $10,891 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement at Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA · 74 credits · $10,074
- Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark CollegeVancouver, WA · 66 weeks · $9,714 · CAAHEP accredited
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Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley College Cost?
$136.14 per credit tuition for Washington residents in lower-division courses, plus $30 per credit in fees (1 to 10 credits); a 12-credit quarter totals $1,852.76 (2026-27). That works out to about $11,980 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley College?
7 quarters, 88 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley 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.
Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate at Skagit Valley College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate?
High school diploma or GED strongly recommended; Accuplacer test; background check and drug screening; immunizations; practicum readiness evaluation.
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