Medical Assistant Programs in Washington: 29 Colleges and Schools
29 Washington schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 979 students: 24 public, 1 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
29
Schools in Washington
979
Graduates in 2024
24
Public colleges
4
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Washington · CIP 51.0801
29 schools in Washington graduated 979 Medical Assistants in 2024, out of 1,165 schools nationally. By type: 24 public, 1 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (26), associate (20).
The largest program is UEI College-Tacoma in Tacoma with 158 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 29 Washington schools
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Public · 83%
1
Private nonprofit · 3%
4
Private for-profit · 14%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Washington
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UEI College-Tacoma | Tacoma | 158 |
| 2 | Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton | 147 |
| 3 | Highline College | Des Moines | 109 |
| 4 | Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Seattle | 84 |
| 5 | Carrington College-Spokane | Spokane | 66 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Washington by city
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29 of 29 schools listed · 23 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle · 3 schools | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Private for-profit | certificate | 84 | Website ↗ |
| Seattle Central College | Public | certificate | 42 | Website ↗ |
| North Seattle College | Public | certificate, associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Renton · 2 schools | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Private for-profit | certificate | 147 | Website ↗ |
| Renton Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 55 | Website ↗ |
| Spokane · 2 schools | ||||
| Carrington College-Spokane | Private for-profit | certificate | 66 | Website ↗ |
| Spokane Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Tacoma · 2 schools | ||||
| UEI College-Tacoma | Private for-profit | certificate | 158 | Website ↗ |
| Bates Technical College | Public | associate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Yakima · 2 schools | ||||
| Perry Technical Institute | Private nonprofit | certificate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Yakima Valley College | Public | certificate, associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Aberdeen · 1 school | ||||
| Grays Harbor College | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Bellevue · 1 school | ||||
| Bellevue College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Bellingham · 1 school | ||||
| Whatcom Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Bremerton · 1 school | ||||
| Olympic College | Public | certificate, associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Centralia · 1 school | ||||
| Centralia College | Public | associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Des Moines · 1 school | ||||
| Highline College | Public | certificate, associate | 109 | Website ↗ |
| Everett · 1 school | ||||
| Everett Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Kirkland · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Public | certificate, associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 1 school | ||||
| Clover Park Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Longview · 1 school | ||||
| Lower Columbia College | Public | certificate, associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Moses Lake · 1 school | ||||
| Big Bend Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Vernon · 1 school | ||||
| Skagit Valley College | Public | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Olympia · 1 school | ||||
| South Puget Sound Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Pasco · 1 school | ||||
| Columbia Basin College | Public | certificate, associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Port Angeles · 1 school | ||||
| Peninsula College | Public | certificate, associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Vancouver · 1 school | ||||
| Clark College | Public | certificate, associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Walla Walla · 1 school | ||||
| Walla Walla Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Wenatchee · 1 school | ||||
| Wenatchee Valley College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 29 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 29 | 979 | this page |
| Oregon | 19 | 648 | Programs in Oregon → |
| Idaho | 9 | 150 | Programs in Idaho → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Medical Assistant programs in Washington
- How many Medical Assistant programs are in Washington?
- 29 colleges and schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 979 students.
- Which Washington program is the largest?
- UEI College-Tacoma in Tacoma, with 158 graduates in 2024, followed by Pima Medical Institute-Renton in Renton (147).
- Are Washington programs mostly public?
- Yes: 24 public, 1 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit of the 29 schools.
- What does a Medical Assistant earn in Washington?
- Typical Medical Assistant pay in Washington is $59,290 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.