Central Penn College medical assistant program
In Summerdale, Pennsylvania, Central Penn College operates as a private for-profit school. It awards either a certificate or a degree in medical assisting. For 2023-24, 13 graduates in that field came through the program. People who complete the medical assisting program can take the CMA exam because CAAHEP accredits it.
- one year of classes
- $19,404
- graduates in 2023-24
- 13
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
Central Penn College in brief
- Address
- 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093
- 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
- $19,404 for one year of classes
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 6 · Associate degree 7
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Pennsylvania median | Rank in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, private-school yearly prices | $19,404 | $13,955 | 8th lowest of 9 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 13 | 12 | 17th of 36 |
The IPEDS, 2023-24 survey gives these medians from Pennsylvania programs reporting the same figure. They were checked on 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg: 3 miles
- YTI Career Institute-York, York: 26 miles
- York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education, York: 29 miles
- Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Willow Street: 42 miles
- Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg, Lewisburg: 47 miles
- Schuylkill Technology Center, Frackville: 49 miles
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No
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