Fortis College medical assistant program
Fortis College, based in Houston, Texas, is a private for-profit school. Its certificate program in medical assisting counted 66 graduates in 2023-24. The whole school holds ABHES accreditation. Before you count on the CMA exam, check whether that program is covered as well.
- whole program
- $17,301
- graduates in 2023-24
- 66
- medical assisting accreditation
- ABHES
- classes
- On campus
A look at Fortis College
- Address
- 1201 West Oaks Mall, Houston, TX 77082
- Type of school
- Private for-profit
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, about 9 months
- Accreditation
- ABHES-accredited school
- Price
- $17,301 for the whole program (books and supplies $1,037 included)
State median comparison
| Measure | This program | Texas median | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, whole-program prices | $17,301 | $17,400 | 18th lowest of 43 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 66 | 63 | 33rd of 69 |
Checked 2026-10-22, these medians come from Texas programs in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey that report the same figure.
Nearby medical assistant training programs
- Texas Health School, Houston: 5 miles (accredited)
- The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, Houston: 8 miles (accredited)
- Pima Medical Institute-Houston, Houston: 9 miles (accredited)
- Northwest Educational Center, Houston: 12 miles
- The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, Houston: 12 miles (accredited)
- College of Health Care Professions, Houston: 14 miles (accredited)
Medical assistant rules in the state
- State certification required
- No state credential; national certification not required by state law
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