Bates Technical College medical assistant program
Bates Technical College, a public college in Tacoma, Washington, provides an associate degree in medical assisting. The program had 2 graduates in 2023-24. The medical assisting program is accredited by CAAHEP, and people who finish it are able to take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $5,569
- graduates in 2023-24
- 2
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Bates Technical College
- Address
- 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited program
- Price
- $5,569 for one year of classes, local students
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Washington median | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $5,569 | $4,998 | 18th lowest of 22 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 2 | 20 | 27th of 27 |
The medians draw on Washington programs reporting the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey, and the figures were checked 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- UEI College-Tacoma, Tacoma: 4 miles
- Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood: 6 miles
- Highline College, Des Moines: 12 miles (accredited)
- Pima Medical Institute-Renton, Renton: 19 miles (accredited)
- Renton Technical College, Renton: 21 miles (accredited)
- Olympic College, Bremerton: 24 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- Yes: a Department of Health credential to work as a medical assistant
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