South Suburban College · South Holland, Illinois

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) at South Suburban College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) at South Suburban College?

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) is a medical assisting certificate at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. It takes three semesters (fall, spring, summer) (30 credits). Externship: medical Assistant Externship (3 credits, summer). Cost: about $4,560 (estimated).

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Cost
$4,560estimated: $152/credit × 30
Length
48 wkThree semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Credits
30
Externship
Included

How Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) Works

Credential
Certificate
Length
Three semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Hours or credits
30 credits
Externship
Medical Assistant Externship (3 credits, summer)
Start dates
Fall

What South Suburban College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$152 per credit hour in-district or online; $350 out-of-district; $405 out-of-state; plus $20 per credit technology fee and $7.75 per credit student development feeSource: ssc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$4,560Estimated: $152/credit × 30, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the South Suburban College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $4,560 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (102nd lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) at South 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.

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Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) at South Suburban College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) at South Suburban College Cost?

$152 per credit hour in-district or online; $350 out-of-district; $405 out-of-state; plus $20 per credit technology fee and $7.75 per credit student development fee. That works out to about $4,560 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) at South Suburban College?

Three semesters (fall, spring, summer), 30 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) at South 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.

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Sources

  1. ssc.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.CERT) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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