Central Arizona College medical assistant program
Central Arizona College, located in Coolidge, Arizona, is a public college where you can earn a certificate or degree in medical assisting. It had 8 graduates in 2023-24. Anyone who completes the medical assisting program can take the CMA exam, since CAAHEP accredits it.
- one year of classes
- $2,250
- graduates in 2023-24
- 8
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- Partly online
At a glance: Central Arizona College
- Address
- 8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited associate degree
- Price
- $2,250 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 6 · Associate degree 2
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Arizona median | Rank in Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $2,250 | $2,355 | 3rd lowest of 8 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 8 | 62 | 25th of 26 |
Medians are taken from Arizona programs reporting the same number to IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. We checked them 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Pima Medical Institute-East Valley, Mesa: 29 miles (accredited)
- Carrington College-Mesa, Mesa: 32 miles
- UEI College-Mesa, Mesa: 33 miles
- Pima Medical Institute-Mesa, Mesa: 33 miles (accredited)
- Arizona College-Mesa, Mesa: 34 miles (accredited)
- Brookline College-Tempe, Tempe: 36 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No; an approved training pathway is required before hire
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