Southwestern Illinois College · Belleville, Illinois
Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois College?
Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) is a medical assisting associate degree at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois, offered on campus. It takes two years plus one summer (68.5 credit hours). Cost: about $9,248 (estimated).
- Cost
- $9,248estimated: $135/credit × 68.5
- Length
- 80 wkTwo years plus one summer
- Credits
- 68.5
How Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) Works
- Credential
- Associate degree
- Format
- On campus
- Schedule
- Day
- Length
- Two years plus one summer
- Hours or credits
- 68.5 credit hours
- Start dates
- Fall; Spring
What Southwestern Illinois College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $135 per semester credit for District 522 residents2025-26. Source: swic.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $9,248Estimated: $135/credit × 68.5, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Southwestern Illinois College associate degree costs you after aid
From swic.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) Compares
- Its estimated cost of $9,248 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (44th lowest).
- At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
Is Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois 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 Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois College Cost?
$135 per semester credit for District 522 residents (2025-26). That works out to about $9,248 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois College?
Two years plus one summer, 68.5 credit hours, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois 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 Associate in Applied Science Degree (0021) at Southwestern Illinois College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
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