8 accredited Idaho schools graduated 150 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what medical assistants earn in Idaho.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Public two-year college in Nampa that reported 46 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($7,344 out of state).
This private for-profit two-year college in Ada County graduated 37 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,146 for a program of about 8 months.
Private for-profit four-year institution in Boise that reported 7 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $18,645.
This private for-profit four-year institution in Bonneville County graduated 22 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $18,645.
13 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,360 ($6,720 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Twin Falls that reported 12 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,360 ($6,840 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Lewiston that reported 8 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,388 ($21,386 out of state).
5 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,992 ($25,102 out of state).
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We list 8 accredited Idaho schools that graduated Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, 5 of them public. Together they awarded 150 Medical Assistant credentials that year.
1 Idaho schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $19,146 to $19,146, with a median of $19,146. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median medical assistant in Idaho earns $44,700 a year ($21.49 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,690 nationally. The top 10% earn $56,740 or more.
College of Western Idaho in Nampa reported the most Medical Assistant graduates in Idaho: 46 in 2023–24.
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..