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Costs

Medical Assistant Certificate

The 2025-26 estimated program cost is based on in-state tuition for a full-time student.

These costs are approximate. Additional fees may apply.

Category Cost
Tuition & Fees
  • General Tuition
$2,914.50
  • Semester Fees
$45.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment
  • Textbooks, supplied and scrubs
$765.34 (tax not included)
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses 
  • Health Insurance
Varies by provider
  • DPS fingerprint Clearance Card
$65.00
  • Basic Life Support CPR course
$50.00 (Desert Fire Current Fee)
  • First Aid Class
$50.00 (Desert Fire Current Fee)
  • Internship Drug Screen
$40.00 (only if requested)
PROGRAM TOTAL $3,929.84

 

*Additional expenses may be assessed depending on the student’s residency status, developmental coursework and enrollment status. Please refer to the Tuition & Fees - Credit Courses and Schedule of Classes webpages for further information. The costs above do not represent all the costs associated with attending college. Please refer to the cost of attendance chart or visit our Cost of Attendance webpage for more information.

*Student will be notified in advance if a drug screen and/or background check is required.

You will be given a list of required immunizations after you are accepted into the program.

How Can We Help?

Health Professions Division

Lead Faculty: (520) 206-5072

How Can We Help?

Health Professions Division

Lead Faculty: (520) 206-5072
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