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Medical assistant programs in Ohio

Check accreditation, price and length across the 64 campuses of 54 schools offering a medical assistant program in Ohio.

campuses of 54 schools
64
accredited
34
career school, whole program
$14,199
public college, a year
$5,398
graduates in 2023-24
1,258

When we say Accredited, we mean CAAHEP or ABHES. For 2023-24, the listed prices are the middle value from 16 career schools and 22 public colleges. 1,258 graduates in 2023-24.

Ohio schools for medical assistants

Accredited schools appear first, sorted by size from largest down.

Sort by price, length or graduates in a single table containing all 64 campuses in Ohio.
Medical assistant programs in Ohio
SchoolCertificate or degree, lengthAccreditationPriceGraduates2023-24Request
Ross College-Sylvania5834 Monroe Street, Suite F-J, Sylvaniaonline classes
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsABHES (school)$16,297 whole programfor its 45-credit program281Request information
Fortis College-Columbus4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120, Westervilleon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsABHES (school)$14,148 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program66Request information
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnation campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (certificate)$5,400 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award55Request information
Valley College-Cleveland8700 Brookpark Road, Clevelandon campus
Certificateabout 10 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$17,414 whole program49Visit the school's site
Ross Medical Education Center-Dayton1890 Commerce Center Blvd, Suite 100, Fairbornon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsABHES (school)$16,297 whole program48Request information
Ross Medical Education Center-Niles5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd, Unit 909, Nileson campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsABHES (school)$16,297 whole program45Request information
Sinclair Community College444 W. Third St., Daytononline classesCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$3,435 per yearone year of classes, same for each award43Request information
Fortis College-Cincinnati11499 Chester Road Ste 200, Cincinnation campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsABHES (school)$14,283 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program33Request information
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools101 Jerry Couch Boulevard, Monroeon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHESAsk the school for the price33Visit the school's site
Herzing University-Akron1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100, Akronon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$13,420 per yearone year of classes, same for each award30Visit the school's site
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma12955 Snow Rd, Parmaon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$19,640 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program28Request information
ETI Technical College of Niles2076 Youngstown Warren Rd, Nileson campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$11,060 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program27Visit the school's site
Fortis College-Centerville555 E Alex Bell Rd, Centervilleon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$14,023 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program27School profile
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls2545 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Fallson campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$14,050 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program27Visit the school's site
Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria120 Market Drive, Elyriaon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsABHES (school)$16,297 whole program26Request information
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnation campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$17,982 per yearone year of classes, same for each award25Visit the school's site
Remington College-Cleveland Campus14445 Broadway Ave, Clevelandon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$16,254 per yearyearly rate; the certificate takes under a year24Visit the school's site
Cuyahoga Community College District700 Carnegie Ave, Clevelandonline classesCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$3,736 per yearone year of classes, same for each award23Request information
Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario2150 West 4th Street, Ontarioon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsABHES (school)$16,297 whole program22Request information
Ross Medical Education Center-Cincinnati11590 Century Blvd., Suite 210, Cincinnation campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsABHES (school)$16,297 whole program21Request information
Stark State College6200 Frank Ave NW, North Cantonon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$4,670 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award20Request information
Ohio Business College-Sheffield5095 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Villageon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$9,385 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program20Visit the school's site
Ross College-Canton4300 Munson Street, NW, Cantonon campus
Certificateabout 8 monthsABHES (school)$16,297 whole program19Request information
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College9555 Plainfield Rd, Blue Ashon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)$6,897 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program18Request information
Owens Community College30335 Oregon Rd, Perrysburgon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$5,750 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award15Request information
Scioto County Career Technical Center951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasvilleon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHESAsk the school for the price13Visit the school's site
Clark State College570 E Leffel Ln, Springfieldon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$4,273 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award12Request information
Zane State College1555 Newark Rd, Zanesvilleon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$5,856 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award12Visit the school's site
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnation campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)$15,470 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program11Request information
Buckeye Joint Vocational School545 University Dr NE, New Philadelphiaon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$8,930 whole program11Visit the school's site
Lakeland Community College7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtlandon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)$3,872 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program10Request information
Lorain County Community College1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyriaon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$4,135 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award10Request information
Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education521 Tuscarawas West, Cantonon campusCMA exam results
Certificateabout 10 monthsCAAHEP (program)$10,150 whole program9Request information
Southern State Community College100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboroon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$5,687 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award9Visit the school's site
Warren County Career Center3525 North State Route 48, Lebanonon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHESAsk the school for the price9Visit the school's site
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools4300 Amalgamated Place, Groveporton campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$12,100 whole program8Visit the school's site
Madison Adult Career Center600 Esley Ln, Mansfieldon campus
Certificateabout 13 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$9,382 whole program8Visit the school's site
Apollo Career Center3325 Shawnee Rd, Limaon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)Ask the school for the price7Request information
Columbus State Community College550 E Spring St, Columbuson campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$5,338 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award7Request information
Terra State Community College2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremonton campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (certificate)$5,660 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award7Request information
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training21740 State Route 676, Mariettaon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHESAsk the school for the price7Visit the school's site
Edison State Community College1973 Edison Dr, Piquaon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)$4,379 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program6Request information
Medina County Career Center1101 W Liberty St, Medinaon campusCMA exam results
Certificateabout 9 monthsCAAHEP (program)$10,082 whole program6Request information
Polaris Career Center7285 Old Oak Blvd, Middleburg Heightson campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)Ask the school for the price6Request information
Kent State University at Ashtabula3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabulaon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$7,428 per year, local studentsyearly rate; the certificate takes under a year6Visit the school's site
Marion Technical College1467 Mount Vernon Ave, Marionon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$6,475 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award6Visit the school's site
Pike County Joint Vocational School District175 Beaver Creek Rd, Piketonon campus
Certificateabout 5 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$1,920 whole program6Visit the school's site
Hocking College3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonvilleon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$5,396 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program5Request information
Professional Skills Institute1505 Holland Road, Maumeeon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsABHES (school)$14,920 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program5Request information
Davis College433 N. Summit Street Ste. 202, Toledoon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$14,130 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program5Visit the school's site
Lakewood University2231 North Taylor Road, Cleveland Heightsonline classes
Certificateunder 12 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$10,479 per yearyearly rate; the certificate takes under a year4Visit the school's site
Pioneer Career and Technology Center27 Ryan Rd, Shelbyon campus
Certificateabout 7 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$5,450 whole program4Visit the school's site
Northwest State Community College22600 State Route 34, Archboldon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$4,578 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program3Request information
University of Northwestern Ohio1441 N Cable Rd, Limaon campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$12,641 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program3Request information
Eastern Gateway Community College110 John Scott Highway, Steubenvilleon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$4,225 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program3Visit the school's site
Ohio Business College-Sandusky5202 Timber Commons Drive, Sanduskyon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$9,385 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program3Visit the school's site
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus1570 Granville Pike, Lancasteron campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$6,178 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program3Visit the school's site
University of Rio Grande218 N College Ave, Rio Grandeon campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$20,560 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program3Visit the school's site
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center1783 State Route 60, Ashlandon campus
Certificateabout 9 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$10,607 whole program2Visit the school's site
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus101 University Drive, Chillicotheon campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$6,178 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program2Visit the school's site
ATA College-Cincinnati225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 200, Cincinnation campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsABHES (school)$14,250 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program1Request information
University of Akron Main Campus302 Buchtel Common, Akronon campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$12,799 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program1Visit the school's site
Belmont CollegeSt. Clairsvilleon campusCMA exam results
CertificateCAAHEP (program)Ask the school for the price–Request information
Kent State University-Geauga CampusBurtonon campus
CertificateCAAHEP (program)Ask the school for the price–Request information

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Understanding the list: graduates, costs and accreditation status.
CAAHEP-accredited program
After checking the medical assisting program itself, CAAHEP gave its approval. Those who finish can take the CMA exam and become a Certified Medical Assistant.
ABHES-accredited school
ABHES gives approval to the entire school. Ask the school if its medical assisting program is covered too before you count on the CMA exam.
Not CAAHEP or ABHES
Neither organization lists the school for medical assisting, but that does not judge the school. Another agency might still accredit the college itself. You need a CAAHEP or ABHES program for the CMA exam, while the RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams also allow other paths like work experience.
Classes held online
You complete coursework online, while clinical hours always occur in person at a clinic or school site.
Price
Schools report 2023-24 tuition, fees, and books plus supplies when the school lists them, as the whole program cost or one year of full-time classes (local student rate at public colleges). Each award the school lists shares the same yearly price.
Graduates
These are students who completed their program between July 2023 and June 2024. IPEDS, an annual survey from the U.S. Department of Education, provides the price and graduate data.
A medical assistant class in a community college classroom

Medical assistant schools by city in Ohio

CincinnatiClevelandAkron
  • Accredited (CAAHEP or ABHES)
  • Other schools

Cincinnati 6 · Cleveland 3 · Akron 2 · Canton 2 · Elyria 2 · Lima 2 · Niles 2 · Archbold 1 · Ashland 1 · Ashtabula 1 · 42 more cities

Lowest public-college price
$3,435 a year at Sinclair Community College, Dayton (lowest of 22)
Lowest whole-program price
$1,920 at Pike County Joint Vocational School District, Piketon (lowest of 16)

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What tasks can a medical assistant perform in Ohio?

Certification required
No
Injections
Delegated by a physician with on-site supervision, or by an APRN who is physically present; no controlled substances or anesthesia
X-rays
Yes: a general x-ray machine operator (GXMO) license from the Ohio Department of Health (ORC 4773.02)
Supervision
On-site physician supervision (same office suite, not same room) when drugs are given

Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 4731.053 / OAC 4731-23. Getting certified in Ohio

Pay rates and jobs for medical assistants in Ohio

Median pay
$42,810 a year ($20.58 an hour)
Middle 80% earn
$36,050 to $48,560
Medical assistant jobs
28,950
Growth 2024-2034
+7.5% (+1,760 jobs), about 3,070 openings a year

Data comes from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Projections Central; see earnings for medical assistants in Ohio.

Additional Ohio information

These metro areas each have a page: Columbus (4), Cincinnati (12), Cleveland (13).

Browse Ohio beside every other state or Accredited online programs.