Tuition & Investment

How Much Does the Medical Assistant Program Cost?

Get a transparent breakdown of your investment in a rewarding healthcare career — tuition, fees, what's included, and the financial aid that makes it attainable.

Total Mandatory Cost
$17,950

All-in tuition, books, supplies & uniforms

Tuition$17,038.81
Registration Fee$100.00
Textbooks$761.19
+ supplies & uniforms$50.00
36 Weeks
800 Clock Hours
43 Credits

Choosing a Medical Assistant program is a real investment — and you deserve to know exactly where your money goes. At ACHT, your cost covers more than tuition: it includes hands-on clinical training, an externship in a real healthcare setting, the textbooks and supplies you need, and the career support that turns coursework into a career.

Most qualified students don't pay the full price out of pocket. Federal financial aid, grants, and loan programs are available to make tuition manageable — and our Financial Aid team will walk you through every option.

Transparent Pricing

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Every charge, what it covers, and why it matters to your education.

Tuition

Instruction across 800 clock hours

$17,038.81

Registration Fee

One-time enrollment processing

$100.00

Textbooks

All required course materials

$761.19

Supplies Kit

Essential lab supplies

$10.00

Uniforms

Professional scrubs for clinicals

$40.00
Total Mandatory Charges $17,950.00

Optional Laptop

Program-ready device — bring your own to skip this charge.

$400.00
Total with Laptop $18,350.00
Cost per Credit Hour
$396.26

Affordable and competitive with regional Medical Assistant programs — and unlike many of them, every credit at ACHT includes hands-on clinical lab time and an externship placement.

  • Real clinical equipment, not just simulations
  • Small class sizes with one-on-one instructor time
  • Externship placement included — no extra fee
Your Tuition Includes

What's Included in Your Tuition?

The Medical Assistant Program at ACHT is comprehensive by design. You're prepared for both the front-office and back-office roles employers actually need to fill — from patient intake to phlebotomy to insurance paperwork.

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Clinical Training Equipment

EKG machines, phlebotomy tools, vitals stations and more — the same gear used in real clinics.

Classroom Instruction

Medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, and front-office procedures.

Hybrid Learning Model

Online coursework paired with in-person, hands-on lab time for flexible scheduling.

Real-World Externship

Supervised placement in an actual healthcare setting before you graduate.

Medical assistant student practicing clinical skills
Hands-On Training Value

The Hands-On Training That Sets You Apart

Employers hire confidence. From day one in our labs you'll work with the same equipment used in physician offices, urgent care, and hospitals — so when you walk into your externship or first job, the tools are already familiar.

Phlebotomy Chairs & Trainers
12-Lead EKG Machines
Medical-Grade Refrigerators
Vitals & Exam Stations
Make It Affordable

Financial Aid to Reduce Your Out-of-Pocket Cost

Most ACHT students qualify for some form of financial aid. Here's what may be available to you.

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students can apply through FAFSA for federal grants and loans.

Grant Programs

Need-based grants for those who qualify — money you don't pay back.

Student Loan Programs

Subsidized and unsubsidized loan options to spread tuition over time.

Additional Resources

Workforce development funds, scholarships, and employer reimbursement programs.

Ready to see what you qualify for?

Our Financial Aid team will guide you through every option — no obligation.

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Program Structure

How Long Is the Program & What Will You Learn?

Designed for working adults and career changers — a hybrid format that combines online coursework with in-person lab and clinical instruction. You'll build real-world skills on a schedule that respects your life.

36 Weeks Program length
800 Hours Clock hours
43 Credits Quarter credits
Hybrid Online + in-person
ACHT Medical Assistant graduate
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the cost of the Medical Assistant Program?
Your tuition covers all classroom instruction, lab equipment use, required textbooks, a supplies kit, uniforms, externship placement and career support. The mandatory total is $17,950.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Start by completing the FAFSA and then meet with our Financial Aid office. We will help you understand grants, loans, and any additional resources you may qualify for.
Does the program include an externship?
Yes. The program includes a supervised externship in a real healthcare setting so you can apply what you learn before you graduate.
Is there an optional laptop purchase?
There is an optional laptop line item in the full breakdown. You can bring your own device to skip that charge.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The program is designed as 36 weeks with 800 clock hours and 43 quarter credits in a hybrid format.

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