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Medical assistant training in St. Louis, Missouri

17 medical assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the St. Louis area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 13 by Missouri and 4 by Illinois. 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 St. Louis, 4 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 17 programs here are medical assistant (11 programs), clinical medical assistant (4 programs) and medical assistant (associate degree, 2 programs).

See the 17 programs

All 57 medical assistant programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in St. Louis?

$3,450 to $7,400 is what most medical assistant programs in St. Louis cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $1,000 to $14,400

In the typical program

Finished the program
64%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $30,600
Length
22 to 40 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 St. Louis may also offer medical assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free medical assistant training in St. Louis?

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

All 17 medical assistant programs in St. Louis approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro, Saint LouisMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,000
    Price if you pay yourself$14,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro
    More details about Medical Assistant at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,502
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,691
    Students counted
    98
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assisting

    St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc

    Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc, Saint LouisClinical medical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assisting at St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc
    More details about Clinical Medical Assisting at St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,592
    Length
    11 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    86
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assisting at St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Bell Brown Medical Institute

    Florissant

    No diploma needed

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, FlorissantClinical medical assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,450

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,928
    Length
    11 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,550
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,450
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant, Certificate

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County

    Fenton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County, FentonMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$14,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant, Certificate at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County
    More details about Medical Assistant, Certificate at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,788
    Length
    36 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,691
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant, Certificate at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Bell Brown Medical Institute

    Arnold

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, ArnoldClinical medical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,450

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,585
    Length
    22 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,550
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,450
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute

  • Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Medical Assistant

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, BridgetonMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Medical Assistant at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    More details about Medical Assistant at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,732
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, Medical Assistant at St. Louis Community College, Corporate

  • Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting, CA

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,885
    Program website, Medical Assisting, CA at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting, CA at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,556
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,885
    Program website, Medical Assisting, CA at St. Charles Community College

  • Clinical medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Essential Na Academy

    Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Essential Na Academy, Saint LouisClinical medical assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    School website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Essential Na Academy
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Essential Na Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    School website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Essential Na Academy

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Healthcare Education, Llc

    Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Healthcare Education, Llc, Saint LouisMedical assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Medical Assistant at Healthcare Education, Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,070
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CE Medical Assistant (MA)

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson College, HillsboroMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    Program website, CE Medical Assistant (MA) at Jefferson College
    More details about CE Medical Assistant (MA) at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $99
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,600
    Program website, CE Medical Assistant (MA) at Jefferson College

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comprehensive Medical Assistant

    Bell Brown Medical Institute

    Arnold

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, ArnoldMedical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,400
    Program website, Comprehensive Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Comprehensive Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,400
    Program website, Comprehensive Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program

    Bell Brown Medical Institute

    Florissant

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, FlorissantMedical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,400
    Program website, Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,400
    Program website, Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program at Bell Brown Medical Institute

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assistant

    East Central College

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, UnionMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,769
    Program website, Medical Assistant at East Central College
    More details about Medical Assistant at East Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,754
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,769
    Program website, Medical Assistant at East Central College

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    CALC Institute of Technology

    Alton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    CALC Institute of Technology, AltonMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology
    More details about Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology

  • Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Medical Assistant Certificate

    Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Illinois College, BellevilleMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Medical Assistant Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Medical Assistant Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Medical Assistant Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College

  • Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency

    Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Lewis and Clark Community College, GodfreyMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency at Lewis and Clark Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency at Lewis and Clark Community College

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

    Medical Assisting AAS

    Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lewis and Clark Community College, GodfreyMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Medical Assisting AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Medical Assisting AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College

How to pay for medical assistant training in St. Louis

WIOA funding can pay for medical assistant training in St. Louis

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.

Other training in St. Louis

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

Where the St. Louis medical assistant program numbers come from

Which St. Louis medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the St. Louis area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Missouri page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of St. Louis 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 St. Louis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical 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