Medical assistant schools in Colorado

We found 22 schools offering medical assistant training in Colorado, with campuses in Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction and more. Medical assistants in Colorado earn a median $48,400 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
22
Public colleges
14
Median pay in CO
$48,400
Cities with schools
5

22 medical assistant schools

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  1. Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +16
  2. Arapahoe Community College

    Littleton, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Automotive technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +12
  3. Colorado Mesa University

    Grand Junction, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20
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  5. Colorado Mountain College

    Glenwood Springs, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +8
  6. Community College of Denver

    Denver, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +9
  7. Concorde Career College - Aurora

    Aurora, CO · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Dental hygienist
    • +4
  8. Emily Griffith Technical College

    Denver, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +14
  9. Front Range Community College

    Westminster, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +18
  10. IBMC College - Fort Collins

    Fort Collins, CO · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +2
  11. IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, CO · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +3
  12. IntelliTec College - Grand Junction

    Grand Junction, CO · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +7
  13. Morgan Community College

    Fort Morgan, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +10
  14. Otero College

    La Junta, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +7
  15. Pickens Technical College

    Aurora, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +18
  16. Pikes Peak State College

    Colorado Springs, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23
  17. Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, CO · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +2
  18. Pima Medical Institute - Denver

    Denver, CO · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +7
  19. Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

    Aurora, CO · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Dental assistant
    • +1
  20. Pueblo Community College

    Pueblo, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +20
  21. Red Rocks Community College

    Lakewood, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20
  22. Technical College of the Rockies

    Delta, CO · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Carpentry
    • Automotive technician
    • +10

Medical assistant schools by city

What medical assistants earn in Colorado

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$48,400
$23.27 an hour
Typical range
$39,130–$59,760
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in CO
13,160
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 Colorado?

We list 22 schools in Colorado with medical assistant programs: 14 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Greeley.

Are there community college medical assistant programs in Colorado?

Yes. 14 public colleges in Colorado 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 Colorado?

Among the 22 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,796 to $34,590. 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 Colorado?

The median pay for medical assistants in Colorado is $48,400 a year, and most earn between $39,130 and $59,760, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical assistant school in Colorado?

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.