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Medical Assisting programs offered at South University—columbia

Program Information

Are you looking for medical assisting associate’s degree programs in the Columbia area? Consider South University, Columbia. The Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Assisting degree program at South University’s Columbia campus in Columbia, South Carolina, is devoted to competency-based medical assistant training with emphasis on your mastery of clinical and administrative competencies. These competencies are validated through performance on tests, terminal performance objectives, and a clinical externship.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals who perform a wide range of roles in physicians’ offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They are proficient in a multitude of clinical and administrative tasks and are widely viewed by doctors as vital members of the healthcare delivery team.

The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727.210.2350.

End your search today for medical assisting associate’s degree programs in the Columbia area with South University, Columbia.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the AS in Medical Assisting program are prepared to help a physician examine and treat patients, perform laboratory tests, and function as a crucial member of the team that shares the administrative responsibilities of operating a medical care facility.

Some entry-level careers include:

  • billing and coding

  • medical transcription

  • medical computer programming

  • office management

Tuition Data for this program at South University, Columbia, SC

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Room & Board*$0
Program Fees$175
Tuition$41960
Books & Digital Resources$3200

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

*optional where available



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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Room & Board*$22340
    Program Fees$175
    Tuition$41960
    Books & Digital Resources$3200
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 100% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $28038
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $10

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    The program could take as little as 24 months to complete.

    46% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

    Q:

    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 78%.

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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This program is available at the following campus locations:

Columbia, SC

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