Medical Assistant Programs in Connecticut: 9 Colleges and Schools
9 Connecticut schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 621 students: 1 public, 1 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Connecticut · CIP 51.0801
9 schools in Connecticut graduated 621 Medical Assistants in 2024, out of 1,165 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 1 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (9), associate (2).
The largest program is Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport with 175 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 9 Connecticut schools
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Largest programs in Connecticut
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porter & Chester Institute | Bridgeport | 175 |
| 2 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | Shelton | 128 |
| 3 | Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | New Britain | 115 |
| 4 | Connecticut State Community College | New Britain | 59 |
| 5 | American Institute-West Hartford | West Hartford | 52 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Connecticut by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain · 2 schools | ||||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | Private for-profit | certificate | 115 | Website ↗ |
| Connecticut State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Bridgeport · 1 school | ||||
| Porter & Chester Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 175 | Website ↗ |
| East Hartford · 1 school | ||||
| Goodwin University | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| East Windsor · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor | Private for-profit | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Hamden · 1 school | ||||
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden | Private for-profit | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Shelton · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | Private for-profit | certificate | 128 | Website ↗ |
| Stratford · 1 school | ||||
| American Institute of Healthcare & Technology | Private for-profit | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| West Hartford · 1 school | ||||
| American Institute-West Hartford | Private for-profit | certificate | 52 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 9 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | 621 | this page |
| New York | 39 | 2,157 | Programs in New York → |
| Massachusetts | 18 | 222 | Programs in Massachusetts → |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 135 | Programs in Rhode Island → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Medical Assistant programs in Connecticut
- How many Medical Assistant programs are in Connecticut?
- 9 colleges and schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 621 students.
- Which Connecticut program is the largest?
- Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport, with 175 graduates in 2024, followed by Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in Shelton (128).
- Are Connecticut programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 1 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit of the 9 schools.
- What does a Medical Assistant earn in Connecticut?
- Typical Medical Assistant pay in Connecticut is $47,430 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.