3 schools · Rhode Island
Medical assistant programs in Rhode Island
3 schools in Rhode Island offer medical assistant programs (1 of them public), with 1 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $37,984 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant programs in Rhode Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | $49,847 | $53,946 | $12,100 | $5,868 |
| New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 30 | $44,222 | $56,971 | $20,000 | $38,325 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-LincolnLincoln, RI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 135 | $37,984 | $37,065 | $10,914 | $32,594 |
Cities with the most programs: Warwick (1), East Greenwich (1), Lincoln (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in Rhode Island?
3 schools in Rhode Island awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 1 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in Rhode Island has the highest earnings?
Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $49,847 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant school in Rhode Island?
By yearly tuition and fees, Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick charges $5,868 (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 Rhode Island?
The typical certificate program in Rhode Island reported median earnings of $37,984 one year after graduation and $37,065 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Other trades: Cosmetology and barbering · LPN and CNA · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Paralegal
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.