City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College medical assistant program
Located in Chicago, Illinois, the public college City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College offers a medical assisting certificate. The number of graduates in 2023-24 was 98. The medical assisting program holds CAAHEP accreditation, so those who complete it can sit for the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $4,380
- graduates in 2023-24
- 98
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
- Address
- 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited program
- Price
- $4,380 for one year of classes, local students
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Illinois median | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $4,380 | $4,497 | 12th lowest of 28 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 98 | 14 | 4th of 37 |
These medians come from Illinois programs reporting the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey, and were checked on 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Stellar Career College, Chicago: 2 miles
- Midwestern Career College, Chicago: 2 miles
- Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, Melrose Park: 8 miles
- Triton College, River Grove: 9 miles (accredited)
- Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills: 15 miles (accredited)
- South Suburban College, South Holland: 19 miles
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No state certification; employer decides on training and national certification
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