In Florida, most medical assistant program projects cost between $1,500 and $20,000 per program, with a typical price near $8,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical medical assistant program cost
$1,500 – $20,000
per program · typical $8,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Medical assistant program cost breakdown
- Community college$1,500 – $8,000typical $5,000
- Private career school$10,000 – $20,000typical $15,000
- Online hybrid program$3,000 – $12,000typical $7,000
At a glance
- Typical range$1,500 – $20,000
- Unitper program
- Cities covered121
What Medical Assistant Programs costs
Covers tuition for a medical assistant diploma or certificate program, typically 9-12 months. Costs vary by school type (community college vs private), location, and whether it's online or in-person.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
What's the average cost of a medical assistant program?
Typically $1,500–$20,000. Community colleges are cheapest; private schools cost more but may offer faster completion.
What affects the cost of Medical Assistant Programs?
School reputation, location, program length, and whether it includes clinical externships or materials.
Are there financial aid options?
Yes—federal aid, scholarships, and payment plans are common. Employers sometimes reimburse tuition.