Lima, Ohio

University of Northwestern Ohio Medical Assistant Associate Degree

Associate degreePrivate nonprofitCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does University of Northwestern Ohio Offer?

University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio offers one medical assisting program: Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology, taught on campus. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It comes to about $32,940 (estimated). It runs 78 weeks.

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Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology at University of Northwestern Ohio

Inside University of Northwestern Ohio's Associate Degree

Length
18 months
Hours or credits
108 credit hours (quarter system)
Externship
Medical Practicum (MO293, 5 credit hours) in the externship phase
Also covers
phlebotomy; medical coding; electronic health records; pharmacology
Certification
UNOH covers the cost of the CMA (AAMA) exam fee for graduating students
Start dates
Fall
Admission
Proof of immunizations on file; criminal background check and required immunizations before the externship phase
Tuition (school's wording)
$305 per credit hour plus a $470 general fee per quarter (Colleges of Business, Occupational Professions and Health Professions, 2026-27)2026-27. Source: unoh.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$32,940Estimated: $305/credit × 108, before fees.
Outcomes the school publishes
Job placement 100% (2024); 79.41% cumulative 2020-2024 (MAERB report)Reported for 2024.

Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology at University of Northwestern Ohio: full program profileUniversity of Northwestern Ohio associate degree page on unoh.edu ↗

From University of Northwestern Ohio's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How University of Northwestern Ohio Compares

  • Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology costs an estimated $32,940, against a median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site.
  • Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology runs 78 weeks; the median for associate degree programs is 78 weeks.

Medical assistants in Ohio earn a median of $42,810 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

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Is University of Northwestern Ohio's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). 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.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at University of Northwestern Ohio

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Associate degrees5

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 5 medical assisting awards conferred by University of Northwestern Ohio in 2022-23, 868th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.

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University of Northwestern Ohio Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is University of Northwestern Ohio's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). 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.

How Much Does University of Northwestern Ohio's Medical Assistant Associate Degree Cost?

Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology: $305 per credit hour plus a $470 general fee per quarter (Colleges of Business, Occupational Professions and Health Professions, 2026-27), about $32,940 for the program (estimated).

How Long Is University of Northwestern Ohio's Medical Assistant Associate Degree?

Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology: 18 months (108 credit hours (quarter system)).

Does University of Northwestern Ohio Include an Externship?

Yes. Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology: Medical Practicum (MO293, 5 credit hours) in the externship phase.

Which Certification Exams Does University of Northwestern Ohio Prepare You For?

Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology names the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to University of Northwestern Ohio?

Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology: Proof of immunizations on file; criminal background check and required immunizations before the externship phase.

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Sources

  1. unoh.edu: Associate of Applied Business Degree in Medical Assistant Technology program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Ohio

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