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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online

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What Should You Know About Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online?

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (online) is a medical assisting associate degree at South University-Savannah Online in Savannah, Georgia, offered hybrid. It requires 92 quarter credits. Externship: 160-hour practicum at a local medical office arranged by the university. Cost: about $43,700 (estimated). The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$43,700estimated: $475/credit × 92
Credits
92
Externship
160 hours
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
Hybrid
Hours or credits
92 quarter credits
Externship
160-hour practicum at a local medical office arranged by the university

Admission and Certification at South University-Savannah Online

Admission requirements
General university admission; background check and drug screen at least three weeks before the first practicum placement; program technical standards
Certification
Guidance and preparation to sit for the CCMA certification exam

What South University-Savannah Online's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$475 per quarter credit hour for online undergraduate programs including the AS in Medical Assisting (92 quarter credits)2026-27 catalog. Source: southuniversity.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$43,700Estimated: $475/credit × 92, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the South University-Savannah Online associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $43,700 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (133rd lowest).
  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online 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 Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online Cost?

$475 per quarter credit hour for online undergraduate programs including the AS in Medical Assisting (92 quarter credits) (2026-27 catalog). That works out to about $43,700 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online?

92 quarter credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online 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.

Which Certification Exams Does Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online) at South University-Savannah Online Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (Online)?

General university admission; background check and drug screen at least three weeks before the first practicum placement; program technical standards.

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Sources

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

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