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Online Medical Specialties
Associate Degree

Our self-paced, online medical specialties degree is designed to prepare you for certification, 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
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • Complete in 16 months, part-time
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
  • $139/month
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • Complete in 16 months, part-time
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
  • Medical Terminology
  • Workplace psychology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient care
  • Clinical skills

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Course Outline

Our Medical Specialties associate degree in applied science prepares you for five highly in-demand healthcare careers. USCI's online Medical Specialties program contains 61 credit hours in courses including Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Patient Care Technician. You will learn the skills needed to succeed in many types of healthcare environments. Each of our Medical Specialties online courses explores a different topic in depth. The pacing of our training program allows you to truly master skills as you work toward getting your online associate degree in Medical Specialties. 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 medical 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.

Hands-On Supplemental Learning

This course includes a blood pressure cuff, stethoscope and cover to assist with the Vital Signs content.

Meet Your Instructors

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Rebecca Gayheart, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, DNP
Medical Assistant & Patient Care Program
Instructor/Course Expert

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Cynthia Bracy, MPH, RHIA
Medical Coding & Billing Program
Instructor/Course Expert

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KimDao Collier, B.A., PharmD
Pharmacy Technician Program
Instructor/Course Expert

Program Reviews

The representatives and online help are so nice and caring. It reassured me I am doing something great for myself and my family. The courses are very well put together and allow me to challenge myself while learning. It is also laid out very understandable and not complicated. Overall my experience has been great and it keeps me excited and motivated to keep going in the path of my career.

E. Sorenson Medical Assistant Student

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Career Outlook & Certification

Median Salary

$46,640*

Number of jobs

472,650*

Job Growth by 2033
According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor
Medical Assistant
15%1
Medical Coding
8%2
Pharmacy Technician
8%3
Patient Care Technician
4%4
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Job growth over 2–3× greater than all other jobs by 2033*.

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Become part of an essential healthcare team working side by side with doctors, nurses, physician assistants and insurance executives, making meaningful differences in patients' lives every day.

Check Mark

Work in hospitals and a variety of other settings, including physicians' offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and home healthcare services.

Certification

Our online classes are designed to prepare you to sit for 9 optional nationally recognized certification exams: CIC®, CBCS, CCA®, CCMA, CMAA, PTCE, ExCPT, CPCT/A, CEHRS.

U.S. Career Institute recommends the CCMA and the ExCPT. The certification process is straightforward, and no prior experience is required to work in medical specialties. Included with our course, we cover the cost of the industry certification exam(s) of your choosing – up to $760 value.+

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Tuition & Financing

U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your medical specialties 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. Everything is included—no hidden fees after enrollment.

Option 1: Pay in Full

$1,689

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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 Medical Specialties program consists of four semesters. The total Medical Specialties 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

  • 1

    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.

  • 3

    Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures

That’s all! It Just takes about 5 minutes then you’re ready to start your first lesson.

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Program FAQs

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.

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.

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.

Medical specialty careers across the board are expected to increase in demand through 2033. Of those covered in our Medical Specialties program, Medical Assistant jobs are predicted to grow by as much as 15%1. There's no better time to start earning your online associate degree for Medical Specialties!

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.

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.

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 May 6, 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.
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Medical Records Specialists, (visited May 6, 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.
3Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Financial Clerks, (visited May 6, 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.
4Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Pharmacy Technicians, (visited May 6, 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.
5Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at Nursing Assistants and Orderlies, (visited May 6, 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.
†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 $760 towards the cost of exam(s), study guide(s) and practice test(s).