American National University medical assistant program
In Salem, Virginia, American National University is a private school run for profit. It awards a certificate or a degree in medical assisting, and 26 graduates in 2023-24 finished the program. Because CAAHEP accredits its medical assisting program, people who complete it can take the exam for the CMA.
- one year of classes
- $10,735
- graduates in 2023-24
- 26
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- Online
A quick look at American National University
- Address
- 1813 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153
- Type of school
- Private for-profit
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited associate degree
- Price
- $10,735 for one year of classes
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 5 · Associate degree 21
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Virginia median | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, private-school yearly prices | $10,735 | $14,986 | 1st lowest of 5 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 26 | 26 | 4th of 7 |
These medians come from the IPEDS, 2023-24 data, checked 2026-10-22, and cover only Virginia programs that report the same figure.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond, North Chesterfield: 136 miles (accredited)
- Fortis College-Richmond, Richmond: 140 miles (accredited)
- Eastern Virginia Career College, Fredericksburg: 153 miles
- Fortis College-Norfolk, Norfolk: 214 miles (accredited)
- ECPI University, Virginia Beach: 214 miles (accredited)
- Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach: 217 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No; the law requires the person to be properly trained
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