Medical Assistant Programs in Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA has 6 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 295 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,450 to $15,495, with a median of $14,450 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,378 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Fortis College-Baton Rouge, Medical Training College and Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus.

6
Schools with this program
295
Graduates last year
$14,450
Median program tuition
$28,378
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 medical assistant programs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Fortis College-Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,924
Graduates last year
162
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,296
Type
Private for-profit

Medical Training College

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,450
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,127
Type
Private for-profit

Delta College of Arts & Technology

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,450
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,629
Type
Private for-profit

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,419
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,360
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Baton Rouge

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Baton Rouge, LA?

The median published tuition is $14,450 (range $14,450 to $15,495, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Medical Training College ($14,450), Delta College of Arts & Technology ($14,450) and Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge ($15,495). 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 8 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 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,378 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 Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Baton Rouge 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.