Medical Administrative Professional | Western Technical College

Medical Administrative Professional

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Associate Degree

Program Number: 

101602

Credits: 

60.00
Financial Aid Eligible

Typical Start: 

Fall

Medical office personnel play a critical role in the efficient operation of medical offices. Western's program prepares you to supervise primary business-related tasks, including appointment scheduling, patient registration, medical billing, insurance claims processing, business correspondence, and medical record maintenance.

With this degree, you'll be equipped for a variety of career opportunities in settings such as hospitals, medical and dental clinics, vision and chiropractic offices, insurance companies, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.

Our program follows a progressive ladder, starting with a certificate (Health Office Assistant), progressing to a technical diploma (Health Office Professional), and culminating in an associate degree (Medical Administrative Professional). The majority of core program courses are available in a convenient online format, offering flexibility to fit your schedule and learning preferences.

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Estimated Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost

Medical Administrative Professional

This program will cost about $9,849* based on tuition and basic program fees. There may be additional fees for books, materials, and testing. For more information on tuition costs, view the Tuition page or Cost of Attendance document.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Graduation Employment Stats

Medical Administrative Professional 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates26
Graduates Responding8
Employed in Related Occupation4
Employed in Non-related Occupations2
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education2
Not in Labor Market2

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding23
Average Hours Per Week2840
Average Hourly Wage$16.75 $20.50
Hourly Wage Range$14.25-$19.25$16.00-$25.00
Average Annual Salary$69,000

Respondents in Related Occupations

  • Caregiver, Financial Clearance Representative, Patient Access Representative, Scheduling Supervisor, Assistant Manager

Career Pathways

This program is part of a career pathway, a laddered approach to career education. It allows you to earn employer-recognized credentials that lead to job and career advancement.

Medical Administrative Professional

Career Pathways

Prior Learning

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more about what may apply to this program.

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