College of Westchester · White Plains, New York

Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester?

Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at College of Westchester in White Plains, New York, offered on campus. It takes 18 months (36 credits). Cost: about $32,544 (estimated).

Cost
$32,544estimated: $904/credit × 36
Length
78 wk18 months
Credits
36

How Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
18 months
Hours or credits
36 credits

What College of Westchester's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$904 per credit tuition for day, evening and online classes2026-27. Source: cw.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$32,544Estimated: $904/credit × 36, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the College of Westchester certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $32,544 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (426th lowest).
  • At 78 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester 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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Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester Cost?

$904 per credit tuition for day, evening and online classes (2026-27). That works out to about $32,544 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester?

18 months, 36 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester 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 Specialist Certificate at College of Westchester Online?

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

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Sources

  1. cw.edu: Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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