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School of Health Sciences – Associate Degrees Begin Advancing Your Knowledge of Health Sciences

Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Health Sciences for Your Online Associate Degree?
Do you want to get started in a field that is growing rapidly? Take a practical step toward a rewarding career with a medical office assistant degree from our School of Health Sciences!
Throughout the online Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Office Assistant, you can learn the health concepts, procedures, and terminology needed in the health field. You can complete this degree 100% online, which allows you to study in the comfort of your own home or office without having to take a break from work, interrupt your family life, or disturb your church activities.
As a Christian university, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill this mission by equipping you with quality training for your career rooted in a biblical foundation. With Liberty, you can study under Christian professors and learn how to serve God through your service to others!
If you have a desire to help people in this growing field, then apply online or call an admissions counselor at (800) 424-9595!






Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked among Niche.com's Top 5 College Campuses in America
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Health Sciences Associate’s Degrees
The School of Health Sciences offers an AAS in Medical Office Assistant that provides the training you need to be successful in a medical office administration career. Take a look at the following courses to find out more about what you’ll learn in the program:
Medical Office Systems and Procedures – Prepares you for all the administrative tasks relevant to operating and supervising a medical office of health professionals
Medical Office Billing and Bookkeeping – Provides you with up-to-date information on best practices for patient billing and bookkeeping for a medical office
Medical Office Coding – Helps you learn medical procedural and diagnostic coding skills
Medical Terminology – Provides you with a basic understanding of medical terms and abbreviations

Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen your research skills and accomplish something remarkable. Completing a program isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why completing an online program is worth it.

Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*

Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: healthcare occupations.**

Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 23, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Healthcare Occupations (viewed online April 23, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highlights of Liberty’s online associate degrees?
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Our Associate of Applied Science – Medical Office Assistant has an optional externship that will allow you to sit for the Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) exam!
- Our degrees are offered in 8-week course formats with 8 different start dates each year and no set login times!
Is Liberty accredited?
Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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