Tri-County Technical College · Pendleton, South Carolina

Medical Assisting Diploma at Tri-County Technical College

DiplomaOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Diploma at Tri-County Technical College?

Medical Assisting Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, South Carolina, offered on campus. Externship: externships with area medical offices. Cost: $199 per credit, Fall 2026 - Summer 2027. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$199per credit, Fall 2026 - Summer 2027
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Externship
Externships with area medical offices

Admission and Certification at Tri-County Technical College

Certification
Eligible for the AAMA certification exam (CMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year cumulative exam passage rate 95.48% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Tri-County Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$198.53 per credit hour for Anderson, Oconee and Pickens county residents, $274.53 for other South Carolina counties, $566.53 out of state (includes $8 per credit in activity and technology fees); Medical Assisting program fee $255 per semesterFall 2026 - Summer 2027. Source: tctc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting Diploma Compares

  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at Tri-County Technical College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Medical Assisting Diploma at Tri-County Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Diploma at Tri-County Technical College Cost?

$198.53 per credit hour for Anderson, Oconee and Pickens county residents, $274.53 for other South Carolina counties, $566.53 out of state (includes $8 per credit in activity and technology fees); Medical Assisting program fee $255 per semester (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027).

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at Tri-County Technical College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Diploma Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting Diploma at Tri-County Technical College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. tctc.edu: Medical Assisting Diploma program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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