Medical assistant schools in Arizona
Looking for medical assistant schools in Arizona? There are 27, including 9 public colleges and 18 private career schools. Medical assistants in Arizona earn a median $45,940 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 27
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in AZ
- $45,940
- Cities with schools
- 9
24 medical assistant schools
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Arizona College - Glendale
Glendale, AZ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
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Brookline College - Tempe
Tempe, AZ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Dental assistant
- +2
Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
Carrington College - Phoenix North
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista, AZ · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Pima Medical Institute - East Valley
Mesa, AZ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa
Mesa, AZ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +4
Medical assistant schools by city
What medical assistants earn in Arizona
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in ArizonaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $45,940
- $22.09 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,100–$51,310
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AZ
- 21,460
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +12.9%
- 109,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant schools are in Arizona?
We list 27 schools in Arizona with medical assistant programs: 9 public colleges and 18 private career schools. Campuses are in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Tempe, and Glendale.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Arizona?
Yes. 9 public colleges in Arizona offer medical assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does medical assistant school cost in Arizona?
Among the 24 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,714 to $48,877. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do medical assistants make in Arizona?
The median pay for medical assistants in Arizona is $45,940 a year, and most earn between $38,100 and $51,310, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Arizona?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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- Dental assistant schools (17)
- Welding schools (16)
- HVAC schools (16)
- Esthetician schools (15)
- CNA classes (15)
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- Pharmacy technician schools (14)
- Phlebotomy classes (14)
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Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Michigan (45)
- Illinois (39)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)