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Online Medical Assistant Associate Degree

Our self-paced, online medical assistant degree is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA, CBCS), and a role in a variety of healthcare environments in as little as 16 months. Position yourself for success in a growing field!

  • $139/month
  • Complete in 16 months, part-time
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
  • $139/month
  • Complete in 16 months, part-time
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Medical diagnostic and procedural coding
  • Pharmacology/li>
  • Medical insurance billing and reimbursement
  • Taking patient vital signs
  • Administering medication
  • Drawing blood
  • Electronic health records
  • Business communications
  • Electronic health records
  • Business communications
  • Law and ethics for healthcare business professionals

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Course Outline

Today’s healthcare professionals are in high demand. Our online Medical Assisting associate degree program will teach everything you need to know to start an exciting new career in healthcare or advance in your current career. Graduates of our Medical Assistant associate degree program will have the skills to apply the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology knowledge necessary to work in healthcare fields— including medical assisting, pharmacy technology, patient care, medical coding and medical billing. Because you take one class at a time, you will be able to thoroughly master each subject as you learn the ins and outs of the healthcare field.

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What's Inside the Course

Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum

Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.

Valerie M. Bookkeeping Instructor

Stacy Swartz, MFA, BSHIM, CCS, CPC

Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert

Stacy Swartz is a seasoned health information management professional, educator, and author with over two decades of experience in healthcare operations, medical coding, and revenue cycle management. Throughout her career, she has trained and mentored physicians, coding teams, and healthcare leaders nationwide, helping organizations improve compliance, documentation accuracy, and reimbursement integrity. An accomplished writer and communicator, Stacy is the author of Mastering Evaluation and Management Services in Healthcare and has contributed numerous articles, newsletters, and educational materials in the areas of medical coding, clinical documentation, and healthcare leadership. Her passion for clear, purposeful communication led her to expand her academic focus into the field of writing instruction. Stacy holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a degree in Health Information Management, along with multiple professional certifications in coding and auditing. She now teaches English Composition and Writing, combining her extensive experience in technical and professional communication with a strong foundation in creative and academic writing. Her teaching philosophy centers on clarity, connection, and empowering students to find their authentic voice in every written form.

Valerie M. Bookkeeping Instructor
Stacy Swartz, MFA, BSHIM, CCS, CPC

Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert

Stacy Swartz is a seasoned health information management professional, educator, and author with over two decades of experience in healthcare operations, medical coding, and revenue cycle management. Throughout her career, she has trained and mentored physicians, coding teams, and healthcare leaders nationwide, helping organizations improve compliance, documentation accuracy, and reimbursement integrity. An accomplished writer and communicator, Stacy is the author of Mastering Evaluation and Management Services in Healthcare and has contributed numerous articles, newsletters, and educational materials in the areas of medical coding, clinical documentation, and healthcare leadership. Her passion for clear, purposeful communication led her to expand her academic focus into the field of writing instruction. Stacy holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a degree in Health Information Management, along with multiple professional certifications in coding and auditing. She now teaches English Composition and Writing, combining her extensive experience in technical and professional communication with a strong foundation in creative and academic writing. Her teaching philosophy centers on clarity, connection, and empowering students to find their authentic voice in every written form.

Program Reviews

Easy, organized and self paced learning...You're not stressed out with due dates. The learning materials are very well created for easy learning. I love the fact you have easy access to your learning materials on any device.

Elizabeth Medical Assistant Student

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Get instant access!  ·  5-day money-back commitment  ·  $139/month

Career Outlook

Median Salary

$44,200*

Number of jobs

811,000*

Job Growth by 2034

12%*

Career Outlook & Certification

U.S. Career Institute's Medical Assistant associate degree online program qualifies you to sit for nationally recognized industry certifications. The certification exams you will be eligible to sit for—and we recommend upon graduating—include the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You are not required to take a certification exam, however, taking this additional step can help you market yourself to potential employers and validate your Medical Assisting knowledge.

Your CCMA and CBCS exam fees are included in your tuition - up to a $472 value†.

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Tuition & Financing

U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your medical assistant education affordable and inclusive. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt. Make an investment in yourself today!

5-Day Money-Back Commitment

After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.

Student Support & Coaching

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching $400 value**.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Hard copy books are also available for under $50. Everything is included - no hidden fees after enrollment.

Option 1: Pay in Full

$1,689

Save $300

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Option 2: Monthly Auto Payments

$1,989*

$139 Monthly Payment

First Payment: $139** ENROLL NOW

*Plus $40.00 shipping and handling charge.

**First payment includes $24 tuition and $40 shipping and handling and $75 Application Charge. Shipping and Application Charge non-refundable.

Our Accounting program consists of four semesters. The total Accounting program cost for all four semesters and fees is $8,191, which is $1,989 plus $40 for shipping per semester and a one-time application charge of $75

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

You may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of your tuition by your employer. Students should check with their supervisor or personnel department to see if they have an employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement program.

Military and VA Benefits

Use your military and VA benefits to further your and/or your spouse's career. U.S Career Institute is approved for or affiliated with VA education benefits including GI-Bill® benefits and MyCAA benefits*.

Reservists may also qualify for veterans’ training. If you think you may be eligible, contact your base's Education Officer or the Veterans Administration. Learn more about U.S. Career Institute's commitment to military personnel and their families.

“GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

*Certificate and Associate degree programs must lead to a certification or license in order to be eligible for funding.

How to Enroll

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    Provide us with basic information - Our form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level. You must be at least 16 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

  • 2

    Pay for your tuition: You can pay-in-full or choose our monthly payment plan.

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    Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures

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Program FAQs


  • A. Completing a Health Information Technology program online is a great idea because there are so many different opportunities . USCI’s HIT associate degree program prepares you to sit for 5 different national certifications. It's a flexible major that can be applicable to many fields and help you stand out from the crowd.

Health Information Technician roles and responsibilities include organizing and managing health information data, as well as taking the time to ensure that it's accurate, accessible, and secure in both paper files and electronic systems. HIT jobs involve overseeing all information transmitted through medical technology platforms along with the upkeep of the software.

Health Information Technology includes a variety of electronic methods used to manage patient health information and healthcare. Some examples of health IT positions include: Clinical decision support, Computerized disease registries, Computerized provider order entry, Consumer health IT applications, Electronic medical records, Electronic prescribing and Telehealth.

AAS stands for an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology. Many people associate an AAS with being a two-year degree, but when you enroll in a Health Information Technology program online with U.S. Career Institute, you can earn your degree in as little as 16 months.

Yes! There are many online colleges for Health Information Technology, though they are not all created equal. If you want to get an online HIT degree that's affordable and will equip you with the skills you need, we have the perfect online degree program for you. We also offer several other healthcare certificates, including programs focused on medical coding & billing, healthcare office manager and medical administrative assistant..

At many traditional schools, it can take two years or more to earn an associate degree in Health Information Technology, but with USCI, that timeline can be accelerated to as fast as 16 months. U.S. Career Institute students can take advantage of self-paced learning, so it's up to you how quickly you move through the classes for your undergraduate degree.

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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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet at Accounting and Auditing Clerks (visited September 16, 2025). 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.