Medical Assistant Programs in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 40 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 20 public and 20 private. Together they graduated 653 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,000 to $32,368, with a median of $16,328 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $34,824 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown, Harrisburg Area Community College and All-State Career School.

40
Schools with this program
653
Graduates last year
$16,328
Median program tuition
$34,824
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Pennsylvania

All 40 medical assistant programs in Pennsylvania

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All-State Career School

Essington, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,264
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
57
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,489
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Forty Fort

Forty Fort, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,900
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Scranton

Scranton, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,433
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,900
Type
Private for-profit

Institute of Medical Careers

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,472
Type
Private for-profit

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,616
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,622
Type
Public

YTI Career Institute-York

York, PA

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Associate degree
Program tuition
$32,368
Length
20 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,953
Type
Private for-profit

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,430
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,644
Type
Private for-profit

Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,000
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,560
Type
Private for-profit

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
7
Type
Private for-profit

Laurel Technical Institute

Hermitage, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,157
Type
Private for-profit

Orleans Technical College

Philadelphia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,300
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
7
Type
Private nonprofit

Lansdale School of Business

North Wales, PA

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$12,150
Graduates last year
3
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $16,328 (range $13,000 to $32,368, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia ($13,000), Orleans Technical College ($13,300) and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education ($13,655). 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 (6 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,824 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 20 public schools offer it, including Harrisburg Area Community College, York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education, Montgomery County Community College, Community College of Philadelphia and Delaware County 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.