Ridgewater College medical assistant program
A certificate or degree in medical assisting is offered at Ridgewater College, a public college in Willmar, Minnesota. The program had 40 graduates in 2023-24. CAAHEP accredits the medical assisting program, so graduates can take the CMA exam after completing it.
- one year of classes
- $6,109
- graduates in 2023-24
- 40
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Ridgewater College
- Address
- 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited diploma
- Price
- $6,109 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 32 · Associate degree 8
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Minnesota median | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $6,109 | $6,182 | 3rd lowest of 9 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 40 | 13 | 2nd of 11 |
Medians shown for Minnesota programs come from those that sent the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. They were checked 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite Falls: 33 miles (accredited)
- Rasmussen University-Minnesota, St. Cloud: 51 miles
- Anoka Technical College, Anoka: 81 miles (accredited)
- Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park: 82 miles
- South Central College, North Mankato: 84 miles (accredited)
- Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington: 88 miles
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No state certification; national certification optional
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