Argosy University Programs

Medical Assisting AAS Degree Program

College of Health Sciences

AAS, Medical Assisting

Program Information | Admissions Requirements | Course List

Program Information

Argosy University, Twin Cities in Eagan, Minnesota, offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting degree program. The mission of the program is to prepare students to work in a healthcare environment as part of a professional team dedicated to providing quality healthcare. The program is designed to help students develop their personal and technical skills to become dedicated, knowledgeable, and ethical caregivers demonstrating utmost respect and concern for the well-being of the patients and families they serve.

Curriculum and Time of Completion
The Medical Assisting degree program is comprised of 60 credit hours of study. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 21 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AAS degree.

Students enrolled in the AAS in Medical Assisting program must choose a Track I or Track II curriculum outline:
• Track I: Full-time students following the recommended Track I curriculum outline can complete the program in 16 months. The maximum allowable timeframe to complete the Track I curriculum based upon full-time status is 24 months.
• Track II: Full-time students following the recommended Track II curriculum outline can complete the program in 12 months. The maximum allowable timeframe to complete the Track II curriculum based upon full-time status is 18 months.

Career Outcomes
Medical assistants are trained to be multiskilled allied healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities may include:
• Patient care
• Laboratory testing
• Prepare patients for X-rays
• Office management
• Assisting the physician

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Launch your career potential by enrolling in the AAS in Medical Assisting program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.

Tuition Data for this program at Argosy University, Twin Cities

Below is the current 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	$1500
Program Fees	$1219
Room & Board	$0
Tuition	$34500

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

*optional where available

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Program Costs

Q:

How much will this program cost me?

A:

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 $1500
Program Fees $1219
Room & Board $0
Tuition $34500
*optional where available

Median Debt

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What are my financing options to pay for the program?

A:

In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 100% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:
Federal Loans: $26200
Private Educational Loans: $0
Institutional Financing plan: $56

Success

Q:

How long will it take me to complete this program?

A:

The program could take as little as 17 months to complete.
13% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

Q:

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

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According to accreditor (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs – Medical Assisting Education Review Board ) calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 100%. This rates applies to students who started January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 and have graduated. This applies to this program and location only.

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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, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.
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