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Medical Assistant Schools in Washington State

There are 39 schools in the state of Washington offering medical assistant programs. 2,710 students graduated with degrees from Washington medical assistant schools in 2010. 2,338 of all these students graduated with certificates and 303 of all these students graduated with associates degrees.

Overview

On average, 2,087 students graduate from programs in this state in medical assisting per year. This accounts for 2% of students who schools in the United States graduate from medical assistant programs. More specifically, 2,338 students graduated with certificates in medical assisting, 303 with an associate's level degree, and 69 with a bachelor's level degree.

39 medical assistant schools are located in Washington. Of these, 30 schools are public, while nine schools are private. Tuition at a public medical assistant school varies from $3,006 to $8,701.

Average tuition for programs in medical assisting is $6,249. While the lowest tuition in Washington is at Lake Washington Technical College, the highest tuition for medical assistant programs, which is $8,701 every year, is at the University of Washington-Seattle.

Medical assistant schools in Washington offer certificates, associates degrees, and bachelors degrees. No undergraduate level students in medical assisting sought masters level degrees.

Medical Assistant Program Completions in Washington State 2006 - 2010

On average, 2,087 students graduate from programs in this state in medical assisting per year. This accounts for 2% of students who schools in the United States graduate from medical assistant programs. More specifically, 2,338 students graduated with certificates in medical assisting, 303 with an associate's level degree, and 69 with a bachelor's level degree.

Medical Assistant Program Completions in Washington State 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 1408
  • Certificate 2007: 1277
  • Certificate 2008: 1113
  • Certificate 2009: 1456
  • Certificate 2010: 2338
  • Associate 2006: 286
  • Associate 2007: 279
  • Associate 2008: 292
  • Associate 2009: 247
  • Associate 2010: 303
  • Bachelor 2006: 54
  • Bachelor 2007: 54
  • Bachelor 2008: 60
  • Bachelor 2009: 63
  • Bachelor 2010: 69

Medical Assistant Program Availability in Washington State

Washington schools offer a total of 81 medical assistant programs. Of these programs, approximately 59.3% are programs at the certificate level. The remaining programs are degrees at the associates level and the bachelors level.

Medical Assistant Program Availability in Washington State

  • Certificate: 48
  • Associate: 32
  • Bachelor: 1

Career Trends

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians — Salary by Percentile

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 24110
  • 25th Percentile: 28780
  • Median: 35360
  • 75th Percentile: 44400
  • 90th Percentile: 55910

Medical Assistants — Salary by Percentile

Medical Assistants — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 25510
  • 25th Percentile: 29130
  • Median: 33350
  • 75th Percentile: 37590
  • 90th Percentile: 43020

Career Trends

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians — Employment Trend

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians — Employment Trend

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 30640
  • Median Salary 2007: 32120
  • Median Salary 2008: 33370
  • Median Salary 2009: 34220
  • Median Salary 2010: 35360
  • Total Employed 2006: 4800
  • Total Employed 2007: 4540
  • Total Employed 2008: 4470
  • Total Employed 2009: 4470
  • Total Employed 2010: 4920

Medical Assistants — Employment Trend

Medical Assistants — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 30440
  • Median Salary 2007: 31460
  • Median Salary 2008: 32290
  • Median Salary 2009: 32890
  • Median Salary 2010: 33350
  • Total Employed 2006: 9850
  • Total Employed 2007: 10010
  • Total Employed 2008: 10720
  • Total Employed 2009: 10650
  • Total Employed 2010: 11140

Washington State vs National Medical Assistant Employment

Washington State vs National Medical Assistant Employment

  • Employed in Washington State: 2.296% (16060)

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1. Everest College - Tacoma

2156 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402-3004
(253) 207-4000

Everest College-Tacoma is near the center of the city and this school offers one program in medical assisting. Overall, 892 students seek degrees in four programs at this small school.

2. Everest College - Seattle

2111 N. Northgate Way- Suite 218
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 440-3090

Everest College-Seattle is near the heart of downtown and this school offers one program in medical assisting. Overall, 346 students seek degrees in three programs at this school.

3. The Pima Medical Institute - Seattle

9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100

The Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is 6.4 miles from the center of the city. PMI offers two programs in medical assisting. Students are offered two medical assistant certificates by this small school. It is a for-profit 2-year institution. In terms of programs, PMI is the eighth biggest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assisting.

4. Everest College - Renton

981 Powell Avenue- Sw- Suite 200
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 255-3281

Everest College-Renton offers two medical assistant programs. It offers two certificates in medical assisting to students. This vocational school is in Renton, Washington, where students can enjoy a rural setting. It is a for-profit institution.

5. Seattle Community College - North

9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103-3599
(206) 527-3600

Seattle Community College-North offers two programs in medical assisting. Specifically, NSCC offers students one medical assistant certificate and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. It is near the heart of downtown. Overall, 6,669 students pursue degrees in 43 North Seattle Community College programs.

6. Big Bend Community College

7662 Chanute St
Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299
(509) 793-2222

Big Bend Community College is in Moses Lake, Washington, where students can enjoy a rural setting. It offers two programs in medical assisting. Out of those, this community college offers one certificate in medical assisting to students and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. 2,184 students seek degrees in 32 programs at this college, overall.

7. Centralia College

600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531-4099
(360) 736-9391x428

Centralia College offers four programs in medical assisting. Out of those, it offers students three certificates in medical assisting and one associate's level medical assisting degree. 3,695 students seek degrees in 41 Centralia College programs, overall. This school is the oldest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assistant programs.

8. Everest College - Everett

906 SE Everett Mall Parkway- 6th Floor
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 789-7960

Everest College-Everett is near the heart of downtown and it offers one medical assistant program. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

9. Walla Walla Community College

500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362-9267
(509) 522-2500

Walla Walla Community College, which is very close to Walla Walla, Washington, is located in a rural setting. This college offers three medical assistant programs. More specifically, this college offers two certificates in medical assisting to students and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. This community college is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.

10. Yakima Valley Community College

South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
(509) 574-4600

Yakima Valley Community College is 1.6 miles from the heart of downtown. It offers four medical assistant programs. Specifically, students are offered two medical assistant certificates by this college and two associate's level degrees in medical assisting. It is a public 2-year institution.

11. Pierce College at Puyallup

1601 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374-2222
(253) 840-8400

Pierce College at Puyallup is in the suburbs of Puyallup, Washington. It offers two medical assistant programs. More specifically, it offers one certificate in medical assisting to students and one medical assistant degree at the associate's level. It is a public 2-year institution.

12. The Pima Medical Institute - Renton

555 South Renton Village Pl-Ste 400
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600

The Pima Medical Institute-Renton is near the heart of downtown. It offers two medical assistant programs. This school offers two medical assistant certificates to students. It is a for-profit 2-year institution. In terms of programs, it is the seventh largest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assisting.

13. Seattle Vocational Institute

2120 S Jackson
Seattle, WA 98144-2219
(206) 587-4950

Seattle Vocational Institute is 1.4 miles from the heart of downtown. It offers two medical assistant programs. Students are offered two medical assistant certificates by this vocational school. This vocational school is a public institution.

14. South Puget Sound Community College

2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
(360) 596-5241

South Puget Sound Community College offers two programs in medical assisting. This college offers two degrees at the associate's level in medical assisting to students. This college is located in the suburbs of Olympia, Washington. 5,586 students seek degrees in 41 South Puget Sound Community College programs, overall.

15. Bellingham Technical College

3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225-1599
(360) 752-7000

Bellingham Technical College is near the heart of downtown and it offers one medical assistant program. It is one of 10 technical colleges in Washington.

16. Bates Technical College

1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7000

Bates Technical College is in the center of Tacoma and it offers one medical assistant program. Overall, 4,552 students pursue degrees in 82 programs at this school.

17. Everest College - Vancouver

120 NE 136th Ave Ste 130
Vancouver, WA 98684-6950
(360) 254-3282

Everest College-Vancouver is near the center of the city. This school offers three medical assistant programs. Specifically, it offers two medical assistant certificates to students and one medical assistant degree at the associate's level. This school is the sixth largest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assisting in terms of programs.

18. Wenatchee Valley College

1300 Fifth St
Wenatchee, WA 98801-1799
(509) 682-6800

Wenatchee Valley College offers two programs in medical assisting. Specifically, this college offers one certificate in medical assisting to students and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. This college is 1.2 miles from the heart of downtown. This college is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.

19. Everest College - Bremerton

155 Washington Ave. Ste. 200
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 473-1120

Everest College-Bremerton offers one program in medical assisting and this school is near the center of the city. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

20. Carrington College - Spokane

10102 E. Knox- Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99206-4187
(509) 532-8888

Carrington College-Spokane offers one medical assistant program and it is in the suburbs of Spokane, Washington. It is a for-profit 2-year institution.

21. Tacoma Community College

6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466-6100
(253) 566-5000

Tacoma Community College is near the heart of downtown. It offers two programs in medical assisting. More specifically, this college offers one medical assistant certificate to students and one associate's level degree in medical assisting. It is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.

22. Green River Community College

12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092-3622
(253) 833-9111

Green River Community College, which is near the heart of downtown, is in Auburn, WA and it offers one medical assistant program. It is a public 2-year institution.

23. Lake Washington Technical College

11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034-8506
(425) 739-8100

Lake Washington Technical College is located in the suburbs of Kirkland, Washington. Lake Washington Tech offers two programs in medical assisting. Out of those, LWIT offers one medical assistant certificate to students and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. This technical college is a public 4-year institution.

24. Spokane Community College

1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
(509) 533-8020

Spokane Community College is 3.1 miles from the center of the city. It offers three programs in medical assisting. Out of those, it offers students one medical assistant certificate and two degrees at the associate's level in medical assisting. It is a public 2-year institution. This college ranks tenth in terms of enrollment in the state of Washington.

25. Lower Columbia College

1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632-0310
(360) 442-2311

Lower Columbia College is located in the center of Longview. This college offers three medical assistant programs. Specifically, it offers one medical assistant certificate to students and two associate's level medical assisting degrees. It is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.

26. Whatcom Community College

237 W Kellogg Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-3000

Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, Washington, where students can enjoy a rural setting. It offers two programs in medical assisting. More specifically, students are offered one medical assistant certificate by it and one associate's level medical assisting degree. 4,939 students seek degrees in 25 Whatcom Community College programs, overall.

27. Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
(253) 964-6500

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom offers two programs in medical assisting. Specifically, students are offered one certificate in medical assisting by it and one associate's level medical assisting degree. It is in the suburbs of Lakewood, Washington. Overall, 8,482 students seek degrees in 50 programs at this school. It ranks seventh in terms of enrollment in the state of Washington.

28. Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
(206) 546-4101

Shoreline Community College is in the suburbs of Shoreline, Washington. This college offers two medical assistant programs. Specifically, students are offered one certificate in medical assisting by it and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. 6,314 students pursue degrees in 53 programs at this college, overall.

29. Columbia Basin College

2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511

Columbia Basin College, which is near the heart of downtown, is in Pasco, WA. It offers three medical assistant programs. Of those, this public school offers two certificates in medical assisting to students and one medical assistant degree at the associate's level. 6,684 students pursue degrees in 50 CBC programs, overall.

30. Everett Community College

2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-9100

Everett Community College offers two medical assistant programs. Of those, it offers one certificate in medical assisting to students and one medical assistant degree at the associate's level. This college is near the center of the city. It is a public 2-year institution. It is the fifth largest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assisting.

31. Peninsula College

1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-9277

Peninsula College is located in Port Angeles, WA. This school offers four programs in medical assisting. More specifically, PC offers two certificates in medical assisting to students and two degrees at the associate's level in medical assisting. 3,321 students pursue degrees in 54 PC programs, overall. In terms of programs, this public school is the second largest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assisting.

32. The University of Washington - Seattle

1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195-4550
(206) 543-2100

The University of Washington-Seattle is near the center of the city and this university offers one medical assistant program. The UW is a public, 4-year, research institution. In terms of programs, it is the largest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assisting.

33. Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-4004
(253) 589-5800

Clover Park Technical College is located in the suburbs of Lakewood, Washington. This school offers two programs in medical assisting. More specifically, it offers students one medical assistant certificate and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. 6,468 students seek degrees in 86 Clover Park Technical College programs, overall.

34. Edmonds Community College

20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5912
(425) 640-1459

Edmonds Community College is located in the suburbs of Lynnwood, Washington. It offers two medical assistant programs. Students are offered two medical assistant certificates by it. Overall, 10,274 students seek degrees in 98 Edmonds Community College programs.

35. Highline Community College

2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
(206) 878-3710

Highline Community College is located in the suburbs of Des Moines, Washington and this college offers one medical assistant program. This college is a public 2-year institution.

36. Olympic College

1600 Chester Ave
Bremerton, WA 98337-1699
(360) 792-6050

Olympic College, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Bremerton, WA. OC offers two medical assistant programs. Out of those, it offers one medical assistant certificate to students and one degree at the associate's level in medical assisting. 7,766 students seek degrees in 65 Olympic College programs, overall.

37. Renton Technical College

3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056-4123
(425) 235-2352

Renton Technical College is 2.0 miles from the heart of downtown. It offers three medical assistant programs. Of those, it offers two certificates in medical assisting to students and one medical assistant degree at the associate's level. Overall, 3,885 students pursue degrees in 63 Renton Technical College programs.

38. Skagit Valley College

2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-7600

Skagit Valley College, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Mount Vernon, WA. It offers two programs in medical assisting. Of those, it offers one medical assistant certificate to students and one medical assistant degree at the associate's level. Overall, 5,722 students pursue degrees in 57 programs at this mid-sized college. This community college is the fourth oldest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assistant programs.

39. Clark College

1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663-3598
(360) 992-2000

Clark College offers three medical assistant programs. Of those, it offers one medical assistant certificate to students and two medical assistant degrees at the associate's level. This large school is located in the center of Vancouver. This school is one of 44 public post-secondary institutions in Washington. In terms of programs, it is the fourth biggest institution in the state of Washington offering medical assisting.

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