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Medical assistant programs in Michigan
51 schools in Michigan offer medical assistant programs (25 of them public), with 49 certificate and 18 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $29,550 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant programs in Michigan
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | $75,648 | $64,331 | n/a | $7,600 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 15 | $51,306 | $48,295 | n/a | $2,736 |
| Henry Ford CollegeDearborn, MI | Public technical school | Associate degree | 21 | $49,014 | $47,247 | n/a | $3,652 |
| Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | $46,857 | $49,621 | n/a | $4,910 |
| Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | $46,638 | n/a | n/a | $3,996 |
| Baker CollegeOwosso, MI | Private college | Associate degree | 35 | $44,440 | $40,856 | $17,650 | $13,200 |
| Mott Community CollegeFlint, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 29 | $43,439 | $43,662 | $12,664 | $7,009 |
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 25 | $42,275 | $35,632 | $13,865 | $4,270 |
| Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 71 | $41,781 | $44,087 | $7,000 | $3,745 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | $38,828 | n/a | n/a | $2,736 |
| Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI | Community college | Certificate | 21 | $35,997 | $32,824 | n/a | $7,600 |
| Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | $35,491 | n/a | n/a | $6,236 |
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | Community college | Certificate | 17 | $34,587 | n/a | n/a | $4,270 |
| Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison, MI | Community college | Certificate | 12 | $32,945 | n/a | n/a | $6,236 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 14 | $30,881 | $32,550 | $9,247 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-DavisonDavison, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 25 | $30,881 | $32,550 | $9,247 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-MidlandMidland, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 29 | $30,881 | $32,550 | $9,247 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-TaylorTaylor, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 33 | $30,572 | $31,386 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-WarrenWarren, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 75 | $30,572 | $31,386 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids NorthGrand Rapids, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 162 | $29,985 | $31,975 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-KentwoodKentwood, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 78 | $29,985 | $31,975 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-LansingLansing, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 58 | $29,985 | $31,975 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Dorsey CollegeMadison Heights, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 68 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-DearbornDetroit, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 55 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 | $18,180 |
| Dorsey College-Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 38 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 | $9,995 |
| Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 44 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-SaginawSaginaw, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 53 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-WayneWayne, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 43 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-WoodhavenWoodhaven, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 56 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Battle CreekBattle Creek, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 33 | $28,759 | $31,730 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-CantonCanton, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 17 | $28,759 | $31,730 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-FlintFlint, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 40 | $28,759 | $31,730 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-PortagePortage, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 49 | $28,759 | $31,730 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt ParkRoosevelt Park, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 62 | $28,759 | $31,730 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-SaginawSaginaw, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 41 | $28,759 | $31,730 | $9,191 | $16,297 |
| Abcott InstituteSouthfield, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 6 | $26,108 | $22,498 | n/a | $29,900 |
| Jackson CollegeJackson, MI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | $38,728 | n/a | $7,680 |
| Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | Private college | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | $38,510 | $16,860 | $25,562 |
| Baker CollegeOwosso, MI | Private college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | $37,837 | n/a | $13,200 |
| Alpena Community CollegeAlpena, MI | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,430 |
| Alpena Community CollegeAlpena, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,430 |
| Bay Mills Community CollegeBrimley, MI | Public technical school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,480 |
| Bay de Noc Community CollegeEscanaba, MI | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,880 |
| Carnegie InstituteTroy, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,410 |
| DSDTDetroit, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $17,995 |
| Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | Private college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $25,562 |
| Glen Oaks Community CollegeCentreville, MI | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,272 |
| Henry Ford CollegeDearborn, MI | Public technical school | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,652 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,242 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,242 |
| Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI | Community college | Certificate | 38 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,996 |
| Kirtland Community CollegeGrayling, MI | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,370 |
| Kirtland Community CollegeGrayling, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,370 |
| Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,488 |
| Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,488 |
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | Community college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,100 |
| Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,745 |
| Michigan Career and Technical InstitutePlainwell, MI | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,805 |
| Montcalm Community CollegeSidney, MI | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,984 |
| Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI | Community college | Certificate | 89 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,220 |
| Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,220 |
| Schoolcraft Community College DistrictLivonia, MI | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,736 |
| Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,704 |
| Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,704 |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,112 |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,112 |
| West Shore Community CollegeScottville, MI | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,650 |
Cities with the most programs: Grand Rapids (4), Detroit (3), Ann Arbor (2), Battle Creek (2), Flint (2), Warren (2), Lansing (2), Saginaw (2), Muskegon (1), Dearborn (1), University Center (1), Owosso (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in Michigan?
51 schools in Michigan awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 49 certificate and 18 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in Michigan has the highest earnings?
Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $75,648 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant school in Michigan?
By yearly tuition and fees, Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor charges $2,736 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do medical assistant graduates make in Michigan?
The typical certificate program in Michigan reported median earnings of $29,550 one year after graduation and $31,730 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Medical assistant programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.