Colorado has 22 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 14 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,344 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $4,831 to $21,777, with a median of $17,158 across the 10 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $37,700 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), Pima Medical Institute-Denver and Front Range Community College.
How much does medical assistant training cost in Colorado?
The median published tuition is $17,158 (range $4,831 to $21,777, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Technical College of the Rockies ($4,831), National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) ($6,430) and Concorde Career College-Aurora ($16,684). 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 (7 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do medical assistant graduates earn?
Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,700 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 Colorado?
Yes. 14 public schools offer it, including Front Range Community College, Pickens Technical College, Aims Community College, Pueblo Community College and Colorado Mesa University.
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.