Approximate Cost to Complete the Medical Coding/Billing Certificate (Fall 2023 - Summer 2024)
In-District Students (legal residence in Washington County, Texas)
| Year 1 | Fall (17 hours) | Spring (19 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & General Fees | $ 2,313 | $ 2,584 |
| Health Science Fee | $ 300 | $ 300 |
| Course Fee ($24 certain courses) | $ 96 | $ 96 |
| Technology Fee ($6 per credit hour) | $ 102 | $ 114 |
| Book Fee ($24 per credit hour) | $ 408 | $ 456 |
| Clinical Liability Fee | $ 13 | |
| Total | $ 3,219 | $ 3,563 |
| Miscellaneous Costs | ||
| Criminal Background Check*** | $ 40 | |
| Drug Testing*** | $ 50 | |
| Immunization Requirements*** | $ 300 | |
| Total | $ 390 | |
| Approximate Total for One Year Certificate | $ 7,172 | |
| In-District Students | ||
| ***completed prior to clinical for all students | ||
Out-of-District Students (legal residence in Texas, but not Washington County)
| Year 1 | Fall (17 hours) | Spring (19 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & General Fees | $ 3,315 | $ 3,705 |
| Health Science Fee | $ 300 | $ 300 |
| Course Fee ($24 certain courses) | $ 96 | $ 96 |
| Technology Fee ($6 per credit hour) | $ 102 | $ 114 |
| Book Fee ($24 per credit hour) | $ 408 | $ 456 |
| Clinical Liability Fee | $ 13 | |
| Total | $ 4,221 | $ 4,684 |
| Miscellaneous Costs | ||
| Criminal Background Check*** | $ 40 | |
| Drug Testing*** | $ 50 | |
| Immunization Requirements*** | $ 300 | |
| Total | $ 390 | |
| Approximate Total for One Year Certificate | $ 9,295 | |
| Out-of-District Students | ||
| ***completed prior to clinical for all students | ||
Out-of-State Students (legal residence outside of Texas)
| Year 1 | Fall (17 hours) | Spring (19 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & General Fees | $ 5,984 | $ 6,688 |
| Health Science Fee | $ 300 | $ 300 |
| Course Fee ($24 certain courses) | $ 96 | $ 96 |
| Technology Fee ($6 per credit hour) | $ 102 | $ 114 |
| Book Fee ($24 per credit hour) | $ 408 | $ 456 |
| Clinical Liability Fee | $ 13 | |
| Total | $ 6,890 | $ 7,667 |
| Miscellaneous Costs | ||
| Criminal Background Check*** | $ 40 | |
| Drug Testing*** | $ 50 | |
| Immunization Requirements*** | $ 300 | |
| Total | $ 390 | |
| Approximate Total for One Year Certificate | $ 14,947 | |
| Out-of-State Students | ||
| ***completed prior to clinical for all students | ||
