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Medical Specialties
Associate Degree

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Medical Specialties Associate Online Degree

If you've been considering earning a healthcare degree online, U.S. Career Institute is a smart choice. Our Medical Specialties associate degree in applied science prepares you for five in-demand healthcare careers. USCI's online Medical Specialties program includes Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Patient Care Technician courses. Not only can our Medical Specialties program be completed in as little as 16 months, but when you enroll in our associate degree program for a healthcare career school, you'll be positioning yourself for success in a growing field. Jobs are expected to increase for these professions through 2032, so there's no better time to start our Medical Specialties program:


Medical Assistant Jobs increase 14%1
Medical Coding jobs increase 8%2
Pharmacy Technician jobs increase 6%4
Patient Care Technicians jobs increase 4%5

Our online degree for Medical Specialties program will move you one step closer to joining these fast-growing fields. After receiving your Medical Specialties training online, you'll be able to work in hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, and more. Having an Associate's Degree in Applied Science with Medical Specialties can really give you a competitive edge in today's healthcare job market!

Online Medical Specialties Degree

Prepare for Healthcare Industry Certifications

U.S. Career Institute's Medical Specialties associate degree program can help you prepare to sit for nine different nationally recognized certification exams. Start earning your medical specialties associate degree online today and you'll soon be ready for your new career.

Online Medical Specialties Student
Medical Assistant Certifications
Medical Coding and Billing Certifications
Pharmacy Technician Certifications
Patient Care Certification
Electronic Health Records Certification
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

U.S. Career Institute recommends the CCMA and the ExCPT.
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your industry certification exam! From the list above, you choose any combination of exams, study guides and practice tests – up to $730 value+





Why Choose U.S. Career Institute?

Affordable monthly payment
AFFORDABLE

Monthly payments of just $139 include everything you will need to complete the program. You also have a risk-free preview and our 100% money-back commitment.

USCI On-Demand Learning
ON-DEMAND LEARNING

Our programs are 100% online and self-paced. There are no set class schedules, so you set the pace and study when you can. Access instructors through phone or email on the device of your choosing.

Prepare for in-demand careers
PREPARE FOR IN-DEMAND CAREERS

You can gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to move toward success along a new or existing career path.

USCI has custom learning materials
CUSTOMIZED LEARNING MATERIALS

Our 24/7, on-demand learning platform is easy to use at home or on the go, and you decide when to start and take your classes.

USCI focuses on real-world Skills
REAL-WORLD SKILLS

Focus on the practical, career-focused skills you need for employment and to prepare for industry certifications.

USCI all-inclusive program
ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM

Your tuition includes access to instructors, all of your learning materials, and career support.


Why choose Medical Specialties?

Medical professionals are in demand, and our online healthcare program prepares you to meet this demand! While earning your online Medical Specialties degree, you'll be trained to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Once you enroll in our Medical Specialties program online, you'll be trained in five prominent and diverse areas of healthcare, which can afford you endless career opportunities, a great income, and potentially a position in healthcare management. There's no need to get a separate Medical Assistant associate degree, healthcare administration associate degree, medical coding and billing degree, pharmacy technician degree, and patient care technician degree: You can save yourself time and money and get the skills required in these fields from one associate degree program.

Why Choose Medical Specialties?

Medical Specialties Degree Details: What Will You Learn?

An online medical specialties associate degree program gives you the skills needed to succeed in the healthcare industry. You'll learn about medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical diagnostic coding, medical insurance billing, pharmacy technician duties, taking patient vital signs, electronic medical records, business communications, and law and ethics for healthcare business professionals.


An Associate Degree in Applied Science With Affordable Tuition

We are committed to providing you with a high-quality education at an affordable price. With convenient payment options, you can get started on your Medical Specialties training today. Join the thousands who have trained with U.S. Career Institute and start earning your associate's in health science today!



Medical Specialties FAQ's

Q. Can You Get Your Medical Assistant Degree Online?
A. Yes! Our online Medical Specialties program packs multiple medical skills into one degree, preparing you for a variety of careers in the healthcare industry, complete your program 100% online.
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Q. What Careers Will I Be Prepared to Work in When I Complete my Medical Specialties Degree?
A. Our medical specialties associate degree program prepares you for five different in-demand healthcare careers: medical billing, medical assisting, medical coding, pharmacy technician, and patient care technician.
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Q. What Is the Best Two-Year Medical Degree?
A. Our medical specialties program is a unique medical associate degree option. While some undergraduate schools offer healthcare programs to teach you one career over a few years, our two-year medical programs will prepare you for five types of in-demand healthcare jobs. Our self-paced online classes teach you not just one specialty but several subspecialties as well. Throughout our program's courses, students will learn information about the latest in science, technology, and medicine.
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Q. Which Medical Specialties Have the Best Future?
A. Medical specialty careers across the board are expected to increase in demand through 2032. Of those covered in our Medical Specialties program, Medical Assistant jobs are predicted to grow by as much as 14%. There's no better time to start earning your online associate degree for Medical Specialties!
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Q. What Is the Fastest Medical Degree to Get?
A. Whether you want to be a medical technologist, administrator, or Medical Assistant, a two-year college education will typically be needed to earn an AAS degree. "Fastest," "quickest," and "easiest" all sound tempting when you're planning for the future, but to become a truly great specialist in your field, you have to put in the work. Since our online programs are self-paced, you can complete your studies as quickly as you are capable.
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Q. How Long Does It Take to Get a Healthcare Management Degree?
A. A healthcare management program can take up to four years of schooling to meet all of the necessary requirements.
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Q. Do I Need to Get Certified?
A. Whether certification is required by a particular employer may vary, but it's always a good idea. Thankfully, once you graduate from U.S. Career Institute's Medical Specialties course with your associate degree, you'll be well-positioned for nine different certification exams. Graduates of our online Medical Specialties associate degree program can pursue three certification options in medical coding and billing, two certifications in medical assisting, two certifications for pharmacy technician, one for patient care technicians and one for electronic heath records.
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Q. How Much Does the Medical Specialties Program Cost?
A. Tuition for this program is $1,689 per semester when you pay in full. Payment plans and financing are also available.
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Q. How Much Can I Earn?
A. According to information from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average salaries for these professions are:

Medical Assistant - $38,270 –14%1
Medical Coding - $47,180 – 8%2
Medical Billing - $45,570 – 1%3
Pharmacy Technician - $37,790 – 6%4
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Q. Is U.S. Career Institute Accredited?
A. Yes! U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
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1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Medical Assistants, (visited September 26, 2023). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Medical Records Specialists, (visited September 26, 2023). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
3Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Financial Clerks, (visited September 26, 2023). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
4Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Pharmacy Technicians, (visited September 26, 2023). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
5Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Nursing Assistants and Orderlies, (visited September 26, 2023). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
†Provided in form of reimbursement when the following terms are met: Student submits receipt issued by the certifying body(ies), has successfully completed the course and has paid tuition in full. Reimbursement is for up to $730 towards the cost of exam(s), study guide(s) and practice test(s).