¹ The first payment match program applies to the monthly auto and mail pay options and varies by program.
Tuition and Payment Options
Online Medical Assistant Degree Tuition
Affordably learn the fundamentals of healthcare and start a rewarding career with our Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program.
Medical Assistant
Total Cost
The total cost of the program will be between $3,600 - $5,400*. The cost per semester is based on a price of up to $83 per credit. The total credits and the cost per credit are subject to change per semester. Program cost does not reflect any prior eligible credits you may transfer in, or credits awarded through a Price Learning Assessment. Your program consists of four semesters. You must complete a separate re-enrollment application for each semester. The tuition is up to $83 per credit for all semesters. The Medical Assistant A.S. Degree consists of 60 credits (Semester One: 14 credits, Semester Two: 16 credits, Semester Three: 15 credits, Semester Four: 15 credits). Penn Foster College reserves the right to adjust the tuition and fees in subsequent semesters. In addition, a non-refundable shipping and handling fee of $65 for each semester will be charged.
*The difference between the payment options is the dollar amount the credit will cost you for selecting a monthly payment plan versus paying in full.
Choose from one of our customized payment options below or call for details on our first payment match program.¹ You can get started today.
Enrollment Requirements
What’s included?
Mobile-friendly coursework
Interactive course content
Digital textbooks and study materials
Goal setting-progress tracking tools
Unlimited student support
Career services
First Semester
$1,099
$1,499 Save $400
- Best price. Best value.
- Pay the full cost today
- No monthly payments
First Semester
$1,389
$1,499 Save $110
- Pay $59 per month
- Start for $1 down
- Credit card, PayPal, or ACH from bank account
First semester
$1,499
- Pay $59 per month
- Start for $39 down
- Mail your payment using coupon book
California residents please click here for Required California Disclosures.
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Transfer Credits
To have previous coursework considered for transfer credits, contact the college you attended and request for your official transcript(s) to be sent to Penn Foster College for evaluation.
Read more about Penn Foster's credit transfer policy.
Refund Policy
At Penn Foster, we continue to develop new ways to expand and improve student satisfaction. However, if you are not satisfied or can no longer continue your studies, we offer a generous refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on:
For more information, visit Penn Foster’s refund policy page.
Learn even more by viewing a sample enrollment agreement.
Military Benefits
Many Penn Foster programs are approved for veteran’s education benefits. Reservists may also qualify for veteran’s education benefits. If you think you may be eligible or would like more information, you can check with your local or regional VA office, or call Penn Foster at 1-888-427-2900 to speak with a VA Support Specialist.
If you are interested in using your MyCAA benefits, please call 1-800-238-9554 to speak to an Admissions Specialist for more information or to enroll.
Tuition FAQ
How much does the medical assistant associate degree cost?
Our prices fluctuate depending on the type of payment option you choose and the offer we are running at the time you sign up, but we are consistently among the most affordable options in the industry. Visit our tuition page to see the total tuition price for the payment option you choose.
What payment options do you offer?
You can choose to pay your medical assistant tuition in full, by monthly autopay or monthly mail pay, with full pay being the most affordable option.
What payment methods does Penn Foster accept?
We offer a range of payment methods to choose from to make it as easy as possible for you to pay for your program. We accept major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover in addition to PayPal, personal checks, money orders, and authorized automatic withdrawals from U.S. checking and savings accounts.