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Medical Assistant Programs in District of Columbia

1 accredited District of Columbia school graduated 80 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what medical assistants earn in District of Columbia.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
$19,035median $19,035
Typical length
40 wkfull-time
District of Columbia median pay
$51,050+$5,360 vs U.S.

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Medical Assistant Programs in Washington, DC 1 school

Career Technical Institute

1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002, Washington, DC 20005
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
80
Program cost
$19,035
Length
40 weeks

This private for-profit two-year college in District of Columbia graduated 80 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,035 for a program of about 40 weeks.

How to get Medical Assistant certified in District of Columbia

  1. Choose a program. If you want the CMA credential, confirm the program is CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited.
  2. Complete coursework plus an externship in a clinic or doctor’s office.
  3. Sit for a national certification exam (CMA, RMA or CCMA).
  4. Recertify on the certifying body’s schedule through continuing education or re-examination.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current District of Columbia requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

Medical Assistant Programs in District of Columbia: FAQ

How many Medical Assistant programs are in District of Columbia?

We list 1 accredited District of Columbia schools that graduated Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, 0 of them public. Together they awarded 80 Medical Assistant credentials that year.

How much do medical assistant programs cost in District of Columbia?

1 District of Columbia schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $19,035 to $19,035, with a median of $19,035. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do medical assistants make in District of Columbia?

The median medical assistant in District of Columbia earns $51,050 a year ($24.54 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,690 nationally. The top 10% earn $76,900 or more.

Which District of Columbia school trains the most medical assistants?

Career Technical Institute in Washington reported the most Medical Assistant graduates in District of Columbia: 80 in 2023–24.

How long do medical assistant programs take in District of Columbia?

Among District of Columbia programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 40 weeks of full-time study. Certificate and diploma programs commonly run about 9 to 12 months; associate degrees take about 2 years.

What exam do medical assistants take?

Common certifications: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA). The CMA requires graduating from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program..