Arizona has 26 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 9 public and 17 private. Together they graduated 2,182 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $13,900 to $19,900, with a median of $16,390 across the 14 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $34,886 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Bryan University, UEI College-Phoenix and Pima Medical Institute-Tucson.
How much does medical assistant training cost in Arizona?
The median published tuition is $16,390 (range $13,900 to $19,900, 14 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Brookline College-Phoenix ($13,900), Brookline College-Tempe ($13,900) and Brookline College-Tucson ($13,900). 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 (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do medical assistant graduates earn?
Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,886 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 Arizona?
Yes. 9 public schools offer it, including Phoenix College, Cochise County Community College District, GateWay Community College-Central City, Arizona Western College and Northland Pioneer College.
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.