East Central College medical assistant program
In Union, Missouri, East Central College is a public college. Its medical assisting offering includes a certificate or degree, with 12 graduates in 2023-24. Its medical assisting program is accredited by CAAHEP, so people who complete it can take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $3,888
- graduates in 2023-24
- 12
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick overview of East Central College
- Address
- 1964 Prairie Dell Rd, Union, MO 63084
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $3,888 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 10 · Associate degree 2
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Missouri median | Rank in Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $3,888 | $4,104 | 2nd lowest of 5 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 12 | 16 | 12th of 17 |
The medians come from Missouri programs reporting the same measure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. They were checked 2026-10-22.
Nearby programs for medical assistants
- St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton, Fenton: 29 miles
- St Charles Community College, Cottleville: 29 miles
- Midwest Institute, Earth City: 36 miles (accredited)
- St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis, Saint Louis: 41 miles
- Columbia College, Columbia: 81 miles
- Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, Cape Girardeau: 111 miles
Rules medical assistants follow in the state
- State certification required
- No
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