William Rainey Harper College medical assistant program
As a public college in Palatine, Illinois, William Rainey Harper College offers a certificate in medical assisting. Its 28 graduates in 2023-24 completed the program. People who finish the program can take the CMA exam because CAAHEP accredits it.
- one year of classes
- $3,822
- graduates in 2023-24
- 28
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
William Rainey Harper College in brief
- Address
- 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited program
- Price
- $3,822 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 | $3,822 | $4,497 | 5th lowest of 28 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 28 | 14 | 10th of 37 |
These medians were checked 2026-10-22. They come from Illinois programs reporting the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Elgin Community College, Elgin: 14 miles (accredited)
- Triton College, River Grove: 17 miles (accredited)
- College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn: 17 miles (accredited)
- First Institute of Travel, Inc., Crystal Lake: 17 miles
- Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, Melrose Park: 17 miles
- College of Lake County, Grayslake: 19 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No state certification; employer decides on training and national certification
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