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Medical Assisting programs offered at South University

Medical Assisting Overview

Program Description

Are you interested in medical assisting schools, but haven’t yet found a medical assisting program right for you? The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree program at South University can be the first step toward a career of delivering healthcare treatment as a core member of the medical team. The curriculum places emphasis on the mastery of your clinical and administrative skills, which is reinforced by a 200-hour, unpaid clinical externship in a medical office where you practice the skills and knowledge you learn in the classroom.

Our two-year associate’s Medical Assisting degree program includes study in:

  • clinical and laboratory procedures.
  • anatomy and physiology.
  • medical terminology.
  • medical office administration.

Undergraduate Programs

This program is available at the following campus locations:

Columbia, SC
Montgomery, AL
Savannah, GA



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    How much will this program cost me?

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    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.

    Books & Digital Resources$3534
    Program Fees$175
    Room & Board*$15140
    Tuition$41960
    *optional where available

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    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

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    Success
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    How long will it take me to complete this program?

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

    43% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

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

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    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 84%.

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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.