26 accredited Arizona schools graduated 2,182 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what medical assistants earn in Arizona.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Private for-profit four-year institution in Tempe that reported 368 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $12,143.
This private for-profit career school in Maricopa County graduated 322 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,900 for a program of about 36 weeks.
Private for-profit two-year college in Glendale that reported 155 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $18,810.
138 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college, the 5th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,156 for a program of about 8 months.
Public four-year institution in Phoenix that reported 120 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,928 out of state).
This private for-profit two-year college in Maricopa County graduated 116 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,257 for a program of about 9 months.
100 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $18,810.
91 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,900 for a program of about 36 weeks.
Private for-profit two-year college in Mesa that reported 87 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,257 for a program of about 9 months.
72 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,156 for a program of about 8 months.
63 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit four-year institution. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $13,900 for a program of about 9 months.
Private for-profit two-year college in Mesa that reported 60 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,257 for a program of about 9 months.
28 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school.
Private for-profit two-year college in Tempe that reported 20 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $13,900 for a program of about 9 months.
This private for-profit career school in Maricopa County graduated 11 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $15,296 for a program of about 36 weeks.
Public two-year college in Coolidge that reported 8 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,250 ($4,500 out of state).
171 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit four-year institution, the 3rd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,257 for a program of about 8 months.
Private for-profit two-year college in Tucson that reported 94 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,156 for a program of about 8 months.
22 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $15,500 for a program of about 36 weeks.
Private for-profit four-year institution in Tucson that reported 15 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $13,900 for a program of about 9 months.
35 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,232 ($6,000 out of state).
This public two-year college in Yuma County graduated 26 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,820 ($9,630 out of state).
25 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,948 ($9,371 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Thatcher that reported 20 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,352 ($9,552 out of state).
10 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,944 ($7,056 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Prescott that reported 5 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,838 ($9,344 out of state).
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We list 26 accredited Arizona schools that graduated Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, 9 of them public. Together they awarded 2,182 Medical Assistant credentials that year.
14 Arizona schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $13,900 to $19,900, with a median of $17,257. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median medical assistant in Arizona earns $45,940 a year ($22.09 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,690 nationally. The top 10% earn $51,310 or more.
Bryan University in Tempe reported the most Medical Assistant graduates in Arizona: 368 in 2023–24.
Among Arizona programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 36 weeks of full-time study. Certificate and diploma programs commonly run about 9 to 12 months; associate degrees take about 2 years.
Common certifications: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA). The CMA requires graduating from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program..