Medical Assistant Programs in Connecticut

Connecticut has 9 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 621 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,425 to $22,179, with a median of $20,837 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,513 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Porter & Chester Institute, Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain.

9
Schools with this program
621
Graduates last year
$20,837
Median program tuition
$37,513
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 medical assistant programs in Connecticut

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Porter & Chester Institute

Bridgeport, CT

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,748
Graduates last year
175
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,513
Type
Private for-profit

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,338
Graduates last year
59
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,536
Type
Public

American Institute-West Hartford

West Hartford, CT

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$19,495
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,420
Type
Private for-profit

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$21,188
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,263
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Connecticut?

The median published tuition is $20,837 (range $13,425 to $22,179, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at American Institute of Healthcare & Technology ($13,425), American Institute-West Hartford ($19,495) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton ($22,179). 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 (9 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,513 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 Connecticut?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Connecticut 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.