Medical Assistant Programs in Michigan

Michigan has 49 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 20 public and 29 private. Together they graduated 1,223 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,297 to $21,995, with a median of $16,297 across the 19 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,985 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Ross College-Grand Rapids North, Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood and Ross Medical Education Center-Warren.

49
Schools with this program
1,223
Graduates last year
$16,297
Median program tuition
$29,985
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Michigan

All 49 medical assistant programs in Michigan

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Ross College-Grand Rapids North

Grand Rapids, MI

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$16,297
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
162
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,985
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College-Dearborn

Detroit, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,180
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,550
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College-Roseville

Roseville, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,550
Type
Private for-profit

Macomb Community College

Warren, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,745
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,781
Type
Public

Dorsey College-Wayne

Wayne, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,550
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College

Madison Heights, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,550
Type
Private for-profit

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,600
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,997
Type
Public

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$25,562
Graduates last year
20
Type
Private nonprofit

Dorsey College-Saginaw

Saginaw, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,550
Type
Private for-profit

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,652
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Dorsey College-Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,550
Type
Private for-profit

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,270
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,587
Type
Public

Jackson College

Jackson, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,680
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,736
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,828
Type
Public

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,236
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,945
Type
Public

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,488
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Baker College

Owosso, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,200
Graduates last year
12
Type
Private nonprofit

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,220
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Carnegie Institute

Troy, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,410
Graduates last year
9
Type
Private for-profit

DSDT

Detroit, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,995
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
7
Type
Private for-profit

Abcott Institute

Southfield, MI

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Certificate
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,108
Type
Private for-profit

Kirtland Community College

Grayling, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,370
Graduates last year
5
Type
Public

Alpena Community College

Alpena, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,430
Graduates last year
2
Type
Public

Dorsey College-Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$9,995
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,550
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Michigan?

The median published tuition is $16,297 (range $16,297 to $21,995, 19 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ross College-Grand Rapids North ($16,297), Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood ($16,297) and Ross Medical Education Center-Warren ($16,297). 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 8 months to finish (8 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 32 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,985 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 Michigan?

Yes. 20 public schools offer it, including Macomb Community College, Muskegon Community College, Henry Ford College, Grand Rapids Community College and Jackson 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.