Southern Union State Community College · Wadley, Alabama

Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community College

Associate degreeOn campus

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community College?

Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science is a medical assisting associate degree at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama, offered on campus. It takes 5 semesters. Cost: $16,938 total.

Cost
$16,938published total, 2026-27
Length
80 wk5 semesters
  • Phlebotomy

How Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Length
5 semesters
Also covers
phlebotomy
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Southern Union State Community College

Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year (2020-2024) cumulative positive job placement 81.82%, certification exam pass rate 96.97%, graduate satisfaction 100%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Southern Union State Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$16,937.50 total estimated cost for the AAS degree: all certificate costs plus $3,104 tuition for 16 more credit hours at $194 per credit hour2026-27. Source: suscc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$16,938The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Southern Union State Community College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science Compares

  • Its published total of $16,938 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (84th lowest).
  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community 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 phlebotomy.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community College Cost?

$16,937.50 total estimated cost for the AAS degree: all certificate costs plus $3,104 tuition for 16 more credit hours at $194 per credit hour (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community College?

5 semesters, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community 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 Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science at Southern Union State Community College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. suscc.edu: Medical Assistant Technician Associate in Applied Science program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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