Medical Assistant Programs in Arizona

Arizona has 26 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 9 public and 17 private. Together they graduated 2,182 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,900 to $19,900, with a median of $16,390 across the 14 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $34,886 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Bryan University, UEI College-Phoenix and Pima Medical Institute-Tucson.

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Schools with this program
2,182
Graduates last year
$16,390
Median program tuition
$34,886
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Arizona

All 26 medical assistant programs in Arizona

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Bryan University

Tempe, AZ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$12,321
Graduates last year
368
Type
Private for-profit

UEI College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
322
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,810
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,390
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
171
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,363
Type
Private for-profit

Arizona College-Glendale

Glendale, AZ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,835
Graduates last year
155
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,886
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Phoenix North

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,156
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
138
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,738
Type
Private for-profit

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
120
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,376
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,390
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
116
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,279
Type
Private for-profit

Arizona College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate
Graduates last year
100
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,886
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,156
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
94
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,738
Type
Private for-profit

UEI College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
91
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,810
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,390
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
87
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,363
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,156
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
72
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,738
Type
Private for-profit

Brookline College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
63
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,977
Type
Private for-profit

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,150
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
25
Type
Public

Kino College

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,990
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
22
Type
Private for-profit

Brookline College-Tempe

Tempe, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,977
Type
Private for-profit

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,352
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Brookline College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,977
Type
Private for-profit

Allen School-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,718
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,104
Type
Private for-profit

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,250
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,104
Graduates last year
5
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Arizona?

The median published tuition is $16,390 (range $13,900 to $19,900, 14 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Brookline College-Phoenix ($13,900), Brookline College-Tempe ($13,900) and Brookline College-Tucson ($13,900). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does medical assistant school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,886 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public medical assistant programs in Arizona?

Yes. 9 public schools offer it, including Phoenix College, Cochise County Community College District, GateWay Community College-Central City, Arizona Western College and Northland Pioneer College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.