Southwestern Illinois College medical assistant program
The public Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois offers you a certificate or degree in medical assisting. It had 23 graduates in 2023-24. People who finish the medical assisting program can take the CMA exam, since CAAHEP accredits that program.
- one year of classes
- $3,870
- graduates in 2023-24
- 23
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A glance at Southwestern Illinois College
- Address
- 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $3,870 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 19 · Associate degree 4
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Illinois median | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $3,870 | $4,497 | 7th lowest of 28 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 23 | 14 | 12th of 37 |
Checked 2026-10-22, the medians come from Illinois programs reporting the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Medical assistant programs in the area
- CALC Institute of Technology, Alton: 31 miles
- Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey: 33 miles
- Rend Lake College, Ina: 61 miles
- John A Logan College, Carterville: 70 miles
- Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield: 85 miles
- Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois, Springfield: 93 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No state certification; employer decides on training and national certification
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