College of the Mainland medical assistant program
College of the Mainland, based in Texas City, Texas, is a public college. It offers a medical assisting certificate or degree and had 22 graduates in 2023-24. People who finish the program can take the CMA test because CAAHEP accredits it.
- one year of classes
- $1,773
- graduates in 2023-24
- 22
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A look at College of the Mainland
- Address
- 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX 77591
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $1,773 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 14 · Associate degree 8
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Texas median | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $1,773 | $2,546 | 2nd lowest of 19 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 22 | 63 | 52nd of 69 |
These medians come from programs in Texas that report the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. The figures were checked 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs in the area
- Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus, League City: 10 miles
- Galveston College, Galveston: 14 miles
- San Jacinto Community College, Pasadena: 20 miles (accredited)
- College of Health Care Professions, Houston: 32 miles (accredited)
- Houston Community College, Houston: 33 miles (accredited)
- The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, Houston: 38 miles (accredited)
State requirements for medical assistants
- State certification required
- No state credential; national certification not required by state law
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