South Puget Sound Community College medical assistant program
In Olympia, Washington, the public college South Puget Sound Community College gives students an associate degree in medical assisting. Its program counted 20 graduates in 2023-24. After you complete the CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program, you may take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $4,938
- graduates in 2023-24
- 20
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at South Puget Sound Community College
- Address
- 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited program
- Price
- $4,938 for one year of classes, local students
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Washington median | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $4,938 | $4,998 | 11th lowest of 22 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 20 | 20 | 14th of 27 |
Programs in Washington reporting the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey supply these medians, checked 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Centralia College, Centralia: 21 miles
- Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood: 23 miles
- UEI College-Tacoma, Tacoma: 27 miles
- Bates Technical College, Tacoma: 28 miles (accredited)
- Highline College, Des Moines: 39 miles (accredited)
- Olympic College, Bremerton: 41 miles (accredited)
State rules that apply to medical assistants
- State certification required
- Yes: a Department of Health credential to work as a medical assistant
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