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Medical assistant training in Seattle, Washington

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

16 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved 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 Seattle, 3 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, 12 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 18 programs here are medical assistant (13 programs), medical assistant (associate degree, 4 programs) and clinical medical assistant (1 program).

See the 18 programs

All 47 medical assistant programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in Seattle?

$5,478 to $12,126 is what most medical assistant programs in Seattle cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $2,204 to $19,900

In the typical program

Finished the program
81%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $41,900
Length
32 to 60 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 Seattle may also offer medical assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free medical assistant training in Seattle?

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

All 18 medical assistant programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Medical Assistant (Hybrid)

    UEI College

    Tacoma

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    UEI College, TacomaMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,900
    Price if you pay yourself$19,900
    Program website, Medical Assistant (Hybrid) at UEI College
    More details about Medical Assistant (Hybrid) at UEI College
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,978
    Length
    40 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    558
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,900
    Program website, Medical Assistant (Hybrid) at UEI College

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Pima Medical Institute/Renton

    Renton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Medical Institute/Renton, RentonMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,700
    Price if you pay yourself$12,253
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Renton
    More details about Medical Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Renton
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,430
    Length
    30 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $559
    Students counted
    547
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,253
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Renton

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Pima Medical Institute/Seattle

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Medical Institute/Seattle, SeattleMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,100
    Price if you pay yourself$18,716
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle
    More details about Medical Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,033
    Length
    37 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $777
    Students counted
    330
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,716
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle

  • Medical assistantHybridPrerequisite courses

    Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant - Certified Pathway Cert

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Highline College, Des MoinesMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,204

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant - Certified Pathway Cert at Highline College
    More details about Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant - Certified Pathway Cert at Highline College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,204
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant - Certified Pathway Cert at Highline College

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Highline College, Des MoinesMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,000

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Assistant at Highline College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Highline College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Highline College

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium

    Renton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium, RentonMedical assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium
    More details about Medical Assistant at Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,786
    Length
    52 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    101
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Everett Community College, EverettMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Everett Community College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Everett Community College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Everett Community College

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Renton Technical College

    Renton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Renton Technical College, RentonMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,105
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Renton Technical College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Renton Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,660
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,105
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Renton Technical College

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,300
    Price if you pay yourself$8,459
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Medical Assisting at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,313
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    43
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,459
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Seattle Central College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Seattle Central College, SeattleMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,496
    School website, Medical Assistant at Seattle Central College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Seattle Central College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    55 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,105
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,496
    School website, Medical Assistant at Seattle Central College

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clover Park Technical College, LakewoodMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,221
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,318
    Length
    35 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    36
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,221
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Clover Park Technical College

  • Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Medical Assistant

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Bellevue College, BellevueMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,891
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Bellevue College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Bellevue College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    90 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,891
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Bellevue College

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Medical Assistant

    Bates Technical College

    Tacoma

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bates Technical College, TacomaMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Certified Medical Assistant at Bates Technical College
    More details about Certified Medical Assistant at Bates Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,049
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Certified Medical Assistant at Bates Technical College

  • Clinical medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Voucher Included) - EDG 180

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clover Park Technical College, LakewoodClinical medical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,890
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Voucher Included) - EDG 180 at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Voucher Included) - EDG 180 at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,890
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Voucher Included) - EDG 180 at Clover Park Technical College

  • Medical assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Medical Assistant

    Royal College of Medical Training

    Tukwila

    Prerequisite courses

    Royal College of Medical Training, TukwilaMedical assistantIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,460
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Royal College of Medical Training
    More details about Medical Assistant at Royal College of Medical Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,460
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Royal College of Medical Training

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Health Professionals Institute

    Federal Way

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Health Professionals Institute, Federal WayMedical assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,575
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Health Professionals Institute
    More details about Medical Assistant at Health Professionals Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,575
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Health Professionals Institute

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Woodcreek Provider Service

    Puyallup

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Woodcreek Provider Service, PuyallupMedical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Medical Assistant at Woodcreek Provider Service
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 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
    Not reported

  • Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting Certificate

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Medical Assisting Certificate at Edmonds College
    More details about Medical Assisting Certificate at Edmonds College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Medical Assisting Certificate at Edmonds College

How to pay for medical assistant training in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for medical assistant training in Seattle

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 Seattle

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

Where the Seattle medical assistant program numbers come from

Which Seattle medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue 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 Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle

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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