Medical Assistant Programs in Alabama

Alabama has 20 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 12 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 639 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,264 to $16,297, with a median of $16,264 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,028 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Northeast Alabama Community College, Fortis College-Dothan and Fortis College-Montgomery.

20
Schools with this program
639
Graduates last year
$16,264
Median program tuition
$29,028
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Alabama

All 20 medical assistant programs in Alabama

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Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,460
Graduates last year
97
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,692
Type
Public

Fortis College-Dothan

Dothan, AL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,264
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
77
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,124
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,264
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
73
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,179
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College

Mobile, AL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,264
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
69
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,179
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,729
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,296
Type
Private for-profit

Remington College-Mobile Campus

Mobile, AL

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$22,580
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,237
Type
Private nonprofit

Northwest Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,551
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,040
Type
Public

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,820
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,613
Type
Private nonprofit

South University-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,145
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,087
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Alabama?

The median published tuition is $16,264 (range $16,264 to $16,297, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fortis College-Dothan ($16,264), Fortis College-Montgomery ($16,264) and Fortis College ($16,264). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does medical assistant school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,028 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public medical assistant programs in Alabama?

Yes. 12 public schools offer it, including Northeast Alabama Community College, Central Alabama Community College, Northwest Shoals Community College, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville and Southern Union State Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.