Lower Columbia College medical assistant program
Lower Columbia College is a public college based in Longview, Washington. You can study medical assisting there and earn a certificate or degree. The program had 17 graduates in 2023-24. The medical assisting program holds CAAHEP accreditation, so people who complete it can take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $4,346
- graduates in 2023-24
- 17
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Lower Columbia College
- Address
- 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $4,346 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 8 · Associate degree 9
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Washington median | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $4,346 | $4,998 | 4th lowest of 22 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 17 | 20 | 15th of 27 |
These medians come from Washington programs that report the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. They were checked 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Clark College, Vancouver: 38 miles (accredited)
- Centralia College, Centralia: 40 miles
- South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia: 61 miles (accredited)
- Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen: 70 miles
- Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood: 74 miles
- UEI College-Tacoma, Tacoma: 77 miles
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- Yes: a Department of Health credential to work as a medical assistant
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