Medical Assistant Programs in Kentucky

Kentucky has 22 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 10 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 817 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,185 to $16,297, with a median of $15,949 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $32,069 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at MedQuest College, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College and Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

22
Schools with this program
817
Graduates last year
$15,949
Median program tuition
$32,069
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Kentucky

All 22 medical assistant programs in Kentucky

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MedQuest College

Louisville, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,933
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
128
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,942
Type
Private for-profit

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,872
Graduates last year
53
Type
Public

Ross College-Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,297
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,881
Type
Private for-profit

Henderson Community College

Henderson, KY

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,872
Graduates last year
43
Type
Public

Medical Career & Technical College

Richmond, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,600
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,090
Type
Private for-profit

ATA College

Louisville, KY

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,200
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,059
Type
Private for-profit

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,370
Graduates last year
9
Type
Private for-profit

Beckfield College-Florence

Florence, KY

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,295
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,814
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Kentucky?

The median published tuition is $15,949 (range $9,185 to $16,297, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training ($9,185), Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education ($12,500) and MedQuest College ($14,933). 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 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 27 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,069 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 Kentucky?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Hopkinsville Community College and Henderson 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.