Medical Assistant Programs in Iowa

Iowa has 16 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 13 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 297 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $37,481 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Mercy College of Health Sciences, Kirkwood Community College and Eastern Iowa Community College District.

16
Schools with this program
297
Graduates last year
$37,481
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Iowa

All 16 medical assistant programs in Iowa

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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,024
Graduates last year
91
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,853
Type
Private nonprofit

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,288
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,834
Type
Public

Ross College-Davenport

Davenport, IA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,297
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,881
Type
Private for-profit

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,660
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,783
Type
Public

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,020
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,481
Type
Public

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,600
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,079
Type
Private for-profit

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,050
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,591
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,481 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 Iowa?

Yes. 13 public schools offer it, including Kirkwood Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Southeastern Community College, Iowa Central Community College and Northeast Iowa Community 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.