Medical assistant schools in Michigan
We found 45 schools offering medical assistant training in Michigan, with campuses in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Saginaw, and Grand Rapids and more. Medical assistants in Michigan earn a median $39,870 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 45
- Public colleges
- 18
- Median pay in MI
- $39,870
- Cities with schools
- 18
24 medical assistant schools
School results
Abcott Institute
Southfield, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Baker College
Owosso, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
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Dorsey College
Madison Heights, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +7
Dorsey College-Dearborn
Detroit, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Dental assistant
- +3
Dorsey College-Roseville
Roseville, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
Dorsey College-Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Dorsey College-Wayne
Wayne, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Woodhaven, MI · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Medical assistant schools by city
- Detroit (16 within 30 mi)
- Grand Rapids (3 within 30 mi)
- Ann Arbor (10 within 30 mi)
- Lansing (3 within 30 mi)
- Dearborn (16 within 30 mi)
- Flint (3 within 30 mi)
- Rochester Hills (13 within 30 mi)
- Kalamazoo (5 within 30 mi)
- Novi (17 within 30 mi)
- Battle Creek (4 within 30 mi)
- Saginaw (3 within 30 mi)
- Midland (3 within 30 mi)
- Holland (3 within 30 mi)
- Owosso (4 within 30 mi)
- New Baltimore (9 within 30 mi)
- Brighton (7 within 30 mi)
- Dowagiac (4 within 30 mi)
- Centreville (5 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in Michigan
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in MichiganHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $39,870
- $19.17 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,000–$48,330
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MI
- 27,810
- 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 Michigan?
We list 45 schools in Michigan with medical assistant programs: 18 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 26 private career schools. Campuses are in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, and Battle Creek.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Michigan?
Yes. 18 public colleges in Michigan 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 Michigan?
Among the 44 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $660 to $31,930. 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 Michigan?
The median pay for medical assistants in Michigan is $39,870 a year, and most earn between $35,000 and $48,330, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Michigan?
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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Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Illinois (39)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)