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Medical administrative assistant training in Alabama

13 medical office programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

11 schools offer these medical office administration programs, and Alabama has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Medical secretaries and administrative assistants keep a medical office running: they take basic patient histories, arrange hospital admissions and process insurance payments. They need to know medical terms and codes, medical records and office procedures, which community colleges and technical schools teach.1

In Alabama, 1 of the 13 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 12 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 13 programs here are medical administrative assistant certificate or course (7 programs), medical office with billing and coding (2 programs), medical office program (level not stated, 2 programs) and medical office (associate degree, 2 programs).

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How much does medical administrative assistant training cost in Alabama?

$1,500 to $10,752 is what most medical office programs in Alabama cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $999 to $11,810

In the typical program

Finished the program
74%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Alabama's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated
about $22,600
Length
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Alabama may also offer medical administrative assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free medical administrative assistant training in Alabama?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 13 medical office programs in Alabama approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Medical office with billing and codingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Office Administration - Health Information Technology Management

    Gadsden State Community College

    Gadsden

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gadsden State Community College, GadsdenMedical office with billing and coding · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,532

    33 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Office Administration - Health Information Technology Management at Gadsden State Community College
    More details about Office Administration - Health Information Technology Management at Gadsden State Community College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,630
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,899
    Students counted
    96
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,532
    students trained with WIOA funding
    33
    Program website, Office Administration - Health Information Technology Management at Gadsden State Community College

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Medical Assistant

    Jefferson State Community College

    Based in Birmingham, AL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson State Community College, based in Birmingham, ALMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,600
    Price if you pay yourself$999

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Administrative Medical Assistant at Jefferson State Community College
    More details about Administrative Medical Assistant at Jefferson State Community College
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,642
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $640
    Students counted
    90
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $999
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Administrative Medical Assistant at Jefferson State Community College

  • Medical office with billing and codingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Office Administration/Medical Billing & Coding Concentration

    Lawson State Community College

    Birmingham

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lawson State Community College, BirminghamMedical office with billing and coding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,810

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Office Administration/Medical Billing & Coding Concentration at Lawson State Community College
    More details about Medical Office Administration/Medical Billing & Coding Concentration at Lawson State Community College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,119
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,650
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,810
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Medical Office Administration/Medical Billing & Coding Concentration at Lawson State Community College

  • Medical office program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Office Administration- Medical

    LBW

    Andalusia

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    LBW, AndalusiaMedical office program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,317
    Program website, Office Administration- Medical at LBW
    More details about Office Administration- Medical at LBW
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,865
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,317
    Program website, Office Administration- Medical at LBW

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Office Administration Technology- Medical Support Specialist

    Jefferson State Community College

    Birmingham

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson State Community College, BirminghamMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,752

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Office Administration Technology- Medical Support Specialist at Jefferson State Community College
    More details about Office Administration Technology- Medical Support Specialist at Jefferson State Community College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,951
    Length
    104 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,730
    Students counted
    55
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,752
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    School website, Office Administration Technology- Medical Support Specialist at Jefferson State Community College

  • Medical office (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Office Administration Degree - Medical Office

    Northeast Alabama Community College

    Rainsville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Alabama Community College, RainsvilleMedical office (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$13,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,496

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Office Administration Degree - Medical Office at Northeast Alabama Community College
    More details about Office Administration Degree - Medical Office at Northeast Alabama Community College
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,335
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,050
    Students counted
    41
    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,496
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Office Administration Degree - Medical Office at Northeast Alabama Community College

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Administrative Assistant with Clinical Externship

    Shelton State Community College

    Tuscaloosa

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Shelton State Community College, TuscaloosaMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,499

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Administrative Assistant with Clinical Externship at Shelton State Community College
    More details about Medical Administrative Assistant with Clinical Externship at Shelton State Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,123
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $217
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,499
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Medical Administrative Assistant with Clinical Externship at Shelton State Community College

  • Medical office program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Medical Office Technology

    Coastal Alabama Community College

    Bay Minette

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Alabama Community College, Bay MinetteMedical office program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,168

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Administrative Medical Office Technology at Coastal Alabama Community College
    More details about Administrative Medical Office Technology at Coastal Alabama Community College
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,397
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,168
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Administrative Medical Office Technology at Coastal Alabama Community College

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Medical Administrative Assistant (Skills Training) Certificate

    Gadsden State Community College

    Gadsden

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gadsden State Community College, GadsdenMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,528

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Administrative Assistant (Skills Training) Certificate at Gadsden State Community College
    More details about Medical Administrative Assistant (Skills Training) Certificate at Gadsden State Community College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,737
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $972
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,528
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Medical Administrative Assistant (Skills Training) Certificate at Gadsden State Community College

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Administrative Assistant

    Calhoun Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Calhoun Community College, DecaturMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,300
    Price if you pay yourself$999
    Program website, Medical Administrative Assistant at Calhoun Community College
    More details about Medical Administrative Assistant at Calhoun Community College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,574
    Length
    8 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $999
    Program website, Medical Administrative Assistant at Calhoun Community College

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Administrative Medical Office Assistant Program With Externship Option

    Career Health Services Academy

    Based in Pelham, AL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Career Health Services Academy, based in Pelham, ALMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    More details about Certified Administrative Medical Office Assistant Program With Externship Option at Career Health Services Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

    Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC

    Birmingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC, BirminghamMedical administrative assistant certificate or courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,505
    Program website, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant at Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC
    More details about Certified Medical Administrative Assistant at Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $495
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,505
    Program website, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant at Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC

  • Medical office (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Education and Office Admin AAS - Medical Admin Assistant option

    Wallace State Community College

    Hanceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wallace State Community College, HancevilleMedical office (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,720
    Program website, Business Education and Office Admin AAS - Medical Admin Assistant option at Wallace State Community College
    More details about Business Education and Office Admin AAS - Medical Admin Assistant option at Wallace State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,720
    Program website, Business Education and Office Admin AAS - Medical Admin Assistant option at Wallace State Community College

How to pay for medical administrative assistant training in Alabama

WIOA funding can pay for medical administrative assistant training in Alabama

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for medical administrative assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for medical administrative assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Medical administrative assistant training in Alabama

programs with a price cost under $2,000
4 of 13
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
34th of 35
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
1 of 14
medical office programs here, against the typical state's 10
13 vs 10

State comparisons use the same figures as the medical administrative assistant training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Medical administrative assistant training in Birmingham, Gadsden, Fort Payne and other Alabama cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

Other training in Alabama

How medical administrative assistant training compares with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in Alabama

Where the Alabama medical office administration program numbers come from

Which Alabama medical office administration programs are on this list?

These are the medical office administration programs Alabama approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alabama offers.

How the prices and results of Alabama medical office administration programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Alabama figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Alabama among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Alabama: its rates sit far below every other state's.

Sources for the facts about medical administrative assistant training in Alabama

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns