Medical assistant schools in Washington
We found 25 schools offering medical assistant training in Washington, with campuses in Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima, and Renton and more. Medical assistants in Washington earn a median $59,290 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 25
- Public colleges
- 20
- Median pay in WA
- $59,290
- Cities with schools
- 8
24 medical assistant schools
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Carrington College - Spokane
Spokane, WA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Highline College
Des Moines, WA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- IT support & networking
- +3
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +12
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle
Seattle, WA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +3
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Massage therapy
- +3
Medical assistant schools by city
- Seattle (11 within 30 mi)
- Tacoma (10 within 30 mi)
- Everett (5 within 30 mi)
- Marysville (4 within 30 mi)
- Lacey (5 within 30 mi)
- Bremerton (11 within 30 mi)
- Issaquah (10 within 30 mi)
- Mount Vernon (3 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in Washington
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in WashingtonHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $59,290
- $28.50 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,540–$74,200
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WA
- 19,500
- 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 Washington?
We list 25 schools in Washington with medical assistant programs: 20 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima, Renton, and Seattle.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Washington?
Yes. 20 public colleges in Washington 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 Washington?
Among the 25 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,473 to $42,335. 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 Washington?
The median pay for medical assistants in Washington is $59,290 a year, and most earn between $46,540 and $74,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Washington?
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)
- Michigan (45)
- Illinois (39)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)