South Georgia Technical College · Americus, Georgia

Medical Assisting Diploma at South Georgia Technical College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Diploma at South Georgia Technical College?

Medical Assisting Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, Georgia. It requires 48 credits. Externship: MAST 1130 Medical Assisting Externship and Seminar. Cost: about $5,136 (estimated).

Cost
$5,136estimated: $107/credit × 48
Credits
48
Externship
Included

How Medical Assisting Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Hours or credits
48 credits
Externship
MAST 1130 Medical Assisting Externship and Seminar

Admission and Certification at South Georgia Technical College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; placement scores currently waived; externship site approves background checks

What South Georgia Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$107 per credit hour for Georgia residents, $214 out of state, plus feesSource: southgatech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$5,136Estimated: $107/credit × 48, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the South Georgia Technical College diploma costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting Diploma Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $5,136 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (21st lowest).

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at South Georgia 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.

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Medical Assisting Diploma at South Georgia Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Diploma at South Georgia Technical College Cost?

$107 per credit hour for Georgia residents, $214 out of state, plus fees. That works out to about $5,136 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Diploma at South Georgia Technical College?

48 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at South Georgia 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.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Diploma?

High school diploma or equivalent; placement scores currently waived; externship site approves background checks.

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Sources

  1. southgatech.edu: Medical Assisting Diploma program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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