Medical Assistant Programs in Colorado

Colorado has 22 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 14 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,344 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,831 to $21,777, with a median of $17,158 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,700 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), Pima Medical Institute-Denver and Front Range Community College.

22
Schools with this program
1,344
Graduates last year
$17,158
Median program tuition
$37,700
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Colorado

All 22 medical assistant programs in Colorado

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Pima Medical Institute-Denver

Denver, CO

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$17,158
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
178
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,363
Type
Private for-profit

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,668
Graduates last year
149
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,267
Type
Public

Concorde Career College-Aurora

Aurora, CO

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,684
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
140
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,695
Type
Private for-profit

Intellitec College-Grand Junction

Grand Junction, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$20,659
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
109
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,521
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,158
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
93
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,279
Type
Private for-profit

IBMC College

Fort Collins, CO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
69
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,288
Type
Private for-profit

Intellitec College-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$21,777
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
61
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,980
Type
Private for-profit

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,140
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,819
Type
Public

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,426
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,727
Type
Public

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,214
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,342
Type
Public

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$10,257
Graduates last year
32
Type
Public

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,218
Graduates last year
27
Type
Public

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,016
Graduates last year
23
Type
Public

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,688
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,662
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,144
Type
Public

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,626
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,002
Type
Public

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, CO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,398
Graduates last year
2
Type
Public

Otero College

La Junta, CO

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,745
Graduates last year
2
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Colorado?

The median published tuition is $17,158 (range $4,831 to $21,777, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Technical College of the Rockies ($4,831), National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) ($6,430) and Concorde Career College-Aurora ($16,684). 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 (7 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,700 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 Colorado?

Yes. 14 public schools offer it, including Front Range Community College, Pickens Technical College, Aims Community College, Pueblo Community College and Colorado Mesa University.

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.