Western Iowa Tech Community College · Sioux City, Iowa

Medical Assistant Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College

DiplomaCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College?

Medical Assistant Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, Iowa. It takes three semesters (47 credits). Cost: $10,340 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$10,340published total
Length
48 wkThree semesters
Credits
47

How Medical Assistant Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Length
Three semesters
Hours or credits
47 credits

Admission and Certification at Western Iowa Tech Community College

Admission requirements
High school/GED plus one of: ACT composite 19+, an associate degree, GPA 2.0 with a year of high school science (C or better), or BIO 163 and HSC 114 with C or better
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year averages 2020-2024: job placement 87.76%, exam passage 79.17%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Western Iowa Tech Community College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Program tuition $10,340 in-state, $10,622 out-of-state; plus $99 per semester fees and about $600 per semester booksSource: witcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$10,340The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Western Iowa Tech Community College diploma costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Diploma Compares

  • Its published total of $10,340 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (57th lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community 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 Assistant Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College Cost?

Program tuition $10,340 in-state, $10,622 out-of-state; plus $99 per semester fees and about $600 per semester books.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College?

Three semesters, 47 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community 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.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Diploma?

High school/GED plus one of: ACT composite 19+, an associate degree, GPA 2.0 with a year of high school science (C or better), or BIO 163 and HSC 114 with C or better.

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Sources

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

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