Medical assistant training in Iowa
15 medical assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
15 schools offer these medical assistant programs, and Iowa has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Medical assistants do office and clinical work, from scheduling appointments to taking patients' vital signs. Most train in a certificate program. Certification isn't required in most states, but employers often prefer it.1
In Iowa, 4 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma and 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 15 programs here are medical assistant (13 programs), medical assistant (associate degree, 1 program) and clinical medical assistant (1 program).
See the 15 programsHow much does a medical assistant program cost in Iowa?
$9,040 to $14,610 is what most medical assistant programs in Iowa cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $2,574 to $16,768
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 66%
- Working 6 months later
- 87%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $28,600
- Length
- 36 to 46 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Iowa may also offer medical assistant training. How these figures are made
All 15 medical assistant programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding
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Medical Assisting
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,700Price if you pay yourself$13,230Program website, Medical Assisting at Kirkwood Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assisting at Kirkwood Community College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,181
- Length
- 80 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,911
- Students counted
- 679
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,230
Medical Assisting
Midwest Technical Institute
Moline, IL
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Iowa; Iowa approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$26,400Price if you pay yourself$16,116Program website, Medical Assisting at Midwest Technical InstituteMore details about Medical Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,597
- Length
- 35 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $584
- Students counted
- 402
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,116
Medical Assistant *MDAST.DP
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,200Price if you pay yourself$10,140Program website, Medical Assistant *MDAST.DP at Northeast Iowa Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant *MDAST.DP at Northeast Iowa Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 97%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,301
- Length
- 44 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $674
- Students counted
- 151
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,140
Medical Assistant Diploma
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,200Price if you pay yourself$8,880Program website, Medical Assistant Diploma at Des Moines Area Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,308
- Length
- 48 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,252
- Students counted
- 140
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,880
Medical Assisting Technology
Orion Technical College
Davenport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,100Price if you pay yourself$16,768Program website, Medical Assisting Technology at Orion Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assisting Technology at Orion Technical College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,018
- Length
- 40 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 125
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,768
Medical Assistant
Ross College
Davenport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,900Price if you pay yourself$15,990Program website, Medical Assistant at Ross CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Ross College
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,227
- Length
- 30 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 120
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,990
Medical Assistant
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Davenport
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$6,464Program website, Medical Assistant at Eastern Iowa Community CollegesMore details about Medical Assistant at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,262
- Length
- 36 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,362
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,464
Medical Assistant
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,800Price if you pay yourself$11,154Program website, Medical Assistant at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- 95%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,962
- Length
- 40 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,935
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,154
Medical Assistant (E/MVMED) CIP: 510801.0100 ITSO: 03.02.11.03
Iowa Valley Community College District
Marshalltown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,300Price if you pay yourself$10,166Program website, Medical Assistant (E/MVMED) CIP: 510801.0100 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College DistrictMore details about Medical Assistant (E/MVMED) CIP: 510801.0100 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,832
- Length
- 39 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,446
- Students counted
- 64
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,166
Medical Assistant Diploma
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,200Price if you pay yourself$8,260Program website, Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,806
- Length
- 36 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,186
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,260
Medical Assistant
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,900Price if you pay yourself$9,200Program website, Medical Assistant at Iowa Central Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Iowa Central Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 96%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,483
- Length
- 45 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,175
- Students counted
- 49
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,200
Medical Assistant - Diploma
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,600Price if you pay yourself$9,718Program website, Medical Assistant - Diploma at Iowa Western Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant - Diploma at Iowa Western Community College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,411
- Length
- 40 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,242
- Students counted
- 45
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,718
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,574Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Indian Hills Community CollegeMore details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Indian Hills Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,574
Medical Assistant - Diploma
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,058Program website, Medical Assistant - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,690
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,058
Medical Assistant
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$16,148Program website, Medical Assistant at Iowa Lakes Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Iowa Lakes Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 72 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,148
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How to pay for medical assistant training in Iowa
WIOA funding can pay for medical assistant training in Iowa
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 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 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 assistant training in Iowa
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 6 of 15
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 41st of 44
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 8 of 30
- medical assistant programs here, against the typical state's 18
- 15 vs 18
State comparisons use the same figures as the medical 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 assistant training in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and other Iowa cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Iowa
How medical assistant training compares with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in Iowa
- CDL training33 programs
- CNA classes22 programs
- Phlebotomy training11 programs
- Welding classes50 programs
- HVAC training13 programs
- Medical billing and coding training17 programs
- LPN programs14 programs
- EMT classes22 programs
- Electrician training5 programs
- Dental assistant programs11 programs
- Auto mechanic classes19 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school3 programs
- CNC machinist training10 programs
- Carpentry classes12 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training8 programs
- Cybersecurity training12 programs
- IT training40 programs
- Cosmetology school9 programs
- Barber school3 programs
- Esthetician school7 programs
- Nail tech school6 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school13 programs
- Paralegal programs10 programs
- Fire academy4 programs
- Surgical tech programs7 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Culinary school8 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training10 programs
- Human resources training6 programs
- Medication aide training9 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training23 programs
- Early childhood education programs20 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs10 programs
- Addiction counselor training1 program
- Coding and software development courses20 programs
- Lineman school1 program
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school3 programs
- Data analytics courses4 programs
- Administrative assistant training32 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs5 programs
- Medical lab technician programs10 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses10 programs
- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses14 programs
- Health information technology programs7 programs
- Vet tech programs6 programs
- Patient care technician training1 program
- OTA programs2 programs
- Interpreter and translator training1 program
- Home inspector training1 program
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs4 programs
- Customer service training4 programs
- Flight school1 program
- MRI tech school1 program
- RBT certification training1 program
- Mental health technician training3 programs
- Human services programs12 programs
- Manufacturing technician training2 programs
- Electronics technician training10 programs
- Business administration programs26 programs
- Criminal justice programs7 programs
- Teacher assistant certification8 programs
- Auto body repair classes12 programs
- Solar and wind technician training5 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs10 programs
- Dental hygiene programs5 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes32 programs
- RN programs22 programs
- Project management certification10 programs
Where the Iowa medical assistant program numbers come from
Which Iowa medical assistant programs are on this list?
These are the medical assistant programs Iowa 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 Iowa offers.
How the prices and results of Iowa medical assistant 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.
Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in Iowa
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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