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Medical assistant programs in Arizona

For a medical assistant program in Arizona, compare length, price and accreditation at the 27 campuses of 18 schools.

campuses of 18 schools
27
accredited
13
career school, whole program
$17,257
public college, a year
$2,355
graduates in 2023-24
2,182

When we say Accredited, we mean CAAHEP or ABHES. Prices shown are the middle of 14 career-school prices and of 8 public-college prices from 2023-24. 2,182 graduates in 2023-24.

Arizona schools for medical assistants

Schools with Accredited status appear first, sorted by size from largest to smallest.

View all 27 Arizona campuses in a single table; order them by cost, length, or graduate count.
Medical assistant programs in Arizona
SchoolCertificate or degree, lengthAccreditationPriceGraduates2023-24Request
Bryan University350 W Washington St, Tempeonline classes
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$12,168 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program368Visit the school's site
UEI College-Phoenix9215 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenixon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$19,900 whole program322Visit the school's site
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1, Tucsonon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsABHES (school)$17,257 whole program171Request information
Arizona College-Glendale4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300, Glendaleon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsABHES (school)$18,835 per yearyearly rate; the certificate takes under a year155Request information
Carrington College-Phoenix North2149 W Dunlap Avenue, Phoenixon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$19,156 whole program138Visit the school's site
Phoenix College1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenixon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,358 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award120Visit the school's site
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix13610 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 102, Phoenixon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsABHES (school)$17,257 whole program116Request information
Arizona College-Mesa163 N Dobson Rd, Mesaon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsABHES (school)$18,835 per yearyearly rate; the certificate takes under a year100Request information
Carrington College-Tucson201 North Bonita Avenue, Tucsonon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$19,156 whole program94Visit the school's site
UEI College-Mesa1420 W. Southern Avenue, Suite D, Mesaon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$19,900 whole program91Visit the school's site
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa957 S. Dobson Road, Mesaon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsABHES (school)$17,257 whole program87Request information
Carrington College-Mesa1001 West Southern Avenue, Mesaon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$19,156 whole program72Visit the school's site
Brookline College-Phoenix2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenixon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsABHES (school)$13,900 whole program63Request information
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley2160 S Power Rd, Mesaon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsABHES (school)$17,257 whole program60Request information
Cochise County Community College District901 N Colombo Ave, Sierra Vistaon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,232 per year, local studentsyearly rate; the certificate takes under a year35Visit the school's site
GateWay Community College-Central City1245 E Buckeye, Phoenixon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHESAsk the school for the price28Visit the school's site
Arizona Western College2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yumaon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,820 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award26Visit the school's site
Northland Pioneer College2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrookon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,428 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award25Visit the school's site
Kino College1980 West Hospital Drive, Suite 202, Tucsonon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsABHES (school)$15,500 whole program22Request information
Brookline College-Tempe1140-1150 S. Priest Drive, Tempeon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsABHES (school)$13,900 whole program20Request information
Eastern Arizona College615 N. Stadium Ave., Thatcheron campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,352 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program20Visit the school's site
Brookline College-Tucson300 S. Craycroft Rd Suite 100, Tucsonon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsABHES (school)$13,900 whole program15Request information
Allen School-Phoenix15650 North Black Canyon Highway, B210, Phoenixon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$15,296 whole program11Visit the school's site
Mohave Community College1971 Jagerson Ave, Kingmanon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)$2,136 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program10Request information
Central Arizona College8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidgeon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (associate degree)$2,250 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award8Request information
Yavapai College1100 E Sheldon St, Prescotton campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,838 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award5Visit the school's site
Maricopa Community Colleges-GateWay Community CollegePhoenixon campusCMA exam results
CertificateCAAHEP (program)Ask the school for the price–Request information

Only schools CAAHEP or ABHES accredits show "Request information"; clicking it sends your request to the school, and we may get paid. The other rows go to each school's own website instead. No school pays for a listing or to move up. We use IPEDS 2023-24 for graduates and prices, plus directories from CAAHEP and ABHES.

Understanding this list: graduates, prices and accreditation
CAAHEP-accredited program
The medical assisting program itself has been checked and approved by CAAHEP. You can take the CMA exam after finishing to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
ABHES-accredited school
ABHES gives approval to the entire school. Before you plan on the CMA exam, check with the school whether that approval covers its medical assisting program as well.
Not CAAHEP or ABHES
This school appears on neither group's medical assisting list; that absence is not a verdict on the school itself. Another agency might still accredit the college itself. For the CMA exam, you need a CAAHEP or ABHES program. Other routes, such as work experience, also qualify you for the RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams.
Classes taken online
You do coursework online, yet clinical hours are always completed in person at the school or a clinic.
Price
Each school reports its 2023-24 tuition and fees, adding books and supplies when it lists them, either for the whole program or for a single year of full-time classes (at public colleges, the rate local students pay). Each award listed by the school has the same yearly price.
Graduates
These are students finishing between July 2023 and June 2024. Cost and graduate numbers come from IPEDS, an annual survey that the U.S. Department of Education runs.
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Medical assistant schools by city in Arizona

PhoenixTucson
  • Accredited (CAAHEP or ABHES)
  • Other schools

Phoenix 8 · Mesa 5 · Tucson 4 · Tempe 2 · Coolidge 1 · Glendale 1 · Holbrook 1 · Kingman 1 · Prescott 1 · Sierra Vista 1 · 2 more cities

Lowest public-college price
$2,136 a year at Mohave Community College, Kingman (lowest of 8)
Lowest whole-program price
$13,900 at Brookline College-Phoenix, Phoenix (lowest of 14)

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In Arizona, what tasks can a medical assistant perform?

Certification required
No; an approved training pathway is required before hire
Injections
Yes: Under direct supervision of an MD, PA or NP in the same room or office suite
X-rays
Yes: a state certificate (A.R.S. 32-2811), such as the Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology from the Arizona Department of Health Services
Supervision
Direct supervision (same room or office suite) for clinical tasks; general supervision for urinary catheters

Based on A.R.S. § 32-1456, plus A.A.C. rules R4-16-401 and R4-16-402. Getting certified in Arizona

Pay and jobs for medical assistants in Arizona

Median pay
$45,940 a year ($22.09 an hour)
Middle 80% earn
$38,100 to $51,310
Medical assistant jobs
21,460
Growth 2024-2034
+24% (+5,760 jobs), about 3,760 openings a year

Projections Central and BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. What medical assistants earn in Arizona

Additional details on Arizona

These metro areas have their own pages: Phoenix (17), Mesa (0), Tucson (4).

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