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Medical Assistant Programs in Utah

13 accredited Utah schools graduated 371 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what medical assistants earn in Utah.

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

Schools
137 cities
Lowest published cost
$3,482median $4,039
Typical length
30 wkfull-time
Utah median pay
$45,360−$330 vs U.S.

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Medical Assistant Programs in Salt Lake City, UT 5 schools

Ensign College

95 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Private nonprofit Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
27
College tuition
$3,888/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Private nonprofit four-year institution in Salt Lake City that reported 27 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,888.

Eagle Gate College-Murray

5588 South Green Street, Murray, UT 84123
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
22
College tuition
$16,491/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This private for-profit four-year institution in Salt Lake County graduated 22 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $16,491.

Fortis College-Salt Lake City

3949 S 700 E Ste 150, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
17
College tuition
$12,928/yr
Length
1-2 years

Private for-profit two-year college in Salt Lake City that reported 17 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $12,928.

Tooele Technical College

88 South Tooele Blvd., Tooele, UT 84074
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
7
Program cost
$3,482
Length
10 months

7 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $3,482 for a program of about 10 months.

Salt Lake Community College

4600 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
6
College tuition
$3,778/yr
Length
1-2 years

6 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,778 ($13,222 out of state).

Medical Assistant Programs in Ogden, UT 2 schools

Ogden-Weber Technical College

200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
44
Program cost
Ask school
Length
1-2 years

This public career school in Weber County graduated 44 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state.

Davis Technical College

550 E 300 S, Kaysville, UT 84037
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
37
Program cost
Ask school
Length
1-2 years

37 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school, the 3rd-most in the state.

Medical Assistant Programs in Logan, UT 2 schools

Bridgerland Technical College

1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
25
Program cost
Ask school
Length
1-2 years

Public career school in Logan that reported 25 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24.

Utah State University

Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$7,387/yr
Length
1-2 years

This public four-year institution in Cache County graduated 4 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,387 ($23,305 out of state).

Medical Assistant Programs in Lehi, UT 1 school

Mountainland Technical College

2301 West Ashton Blvd., Lehi, UT 84043
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
131
Program cost
$4,039
Length
30 weeks

Public career school in Lehi that reported 131 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $4,039 for a program of about 30 weeks.

Medical Assistant Programs in Saint George, UT 1 school

Dixie Technical College

610 S. Tech Ridge Drive, Saint George, UT 84770
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
27
Program cost
Ask school
Length
1-2 years

Public career school in Saint George that reported 27 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state.

Medical Assistant Programs in Cedar City, UT 1 school

Southwest Technical College

757 West 800 South, Cedar City, UT 84720
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
18
Program cost
$4,564
Length
15 months

Public career school in Cedar City that reported 18 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $4,564 for a program of about 15 months.

Medical Assistant Programs in Roosevelt, UT 1 school

Uintah Basin Technical College

1100 E Lagoon St 124-5, Roosevelt, UT 84066
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
6
Program cost
Ask school
Length
1-2 years

Public career school in Roosevelt that reported 6 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24.

How to get Medical Assistant certified in Utah

  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 Utah requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

Medical Assistant Programs in Utah: FAQ

How many Medical Assistant programs are in Utah?

We list 13 accredited Utah schools that graduated Medical Assistant students in 2023–24, 10 of them public. Together they awarded 371 Medical Assistant credentials that year.

How much do medical assistant programs cost in Utah?

3 Utah schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $3,482 to $4,564, with a median of $4,039. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do medical assistants make in Utah?

The median medical assistant in Utah earns $45,360 a year ($21.81 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,690 nationally. The top 10% earn $56,260 or more.

Which Utah school trains the most medical assistants?

Mountainland Technical College in Lehi reported the most Medical Assistant graduates in Utah: 131 in 2023–24.

How long do medical assistant programs take in Utah?

Among Utah programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 30 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..

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