Medical assistant training in Chicago

47 medical assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

41 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Medical assistants do office and clinical work, from scheduling appointments to taking patients' vital signs. Most train in a certificate program. Certification isn't required in most states, but employers often prefer it.¹ In Chicago, 9 of the 47 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 26 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 47 programs

All 65 medical assistant programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in Chicago?

$2,899 to $7,367

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 12 programs with a price: $1,529 to $14,025

Finished the program: Not reported
Working 6 months later: Not reported
Earned a year, estimated: Not reported
Length: 16 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Chicago may also offer medical assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free medical assistant training in Chicago?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most medical assistant programs in Chicago cost $2,899 to $7,367.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 47 medical assistant programs in Chicago approved for funding

47 programs

Clinical medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed
Clinical Medical Assistant W/externship
Jeremi College, Munster
No diploma needed
Jeremi College, Munster · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,319
Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant W/externship at Jeremi College
More details about Clinical Medical Assistant W/externship at Jeremi College
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
9%
Earned in a quarter
$6,508
Length
16 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
470
a year, estimated
$26,000
price
$4,319
Medical assistantIn personPrerequisite courses
Medical Assisting
Malcolm X College, Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Malcolm X College, Chicago · Medical assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$39,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assisting at Malcolm X College
More details about Medical Assisting at Malcolm X College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$9,826
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
318
a year, estimated
$39,300
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (ccma)
Saint Joseph'S College, Rensselaer
No diploma needed
Saint Joseph'S College, Rensselaer · Clinical medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,529
Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (ccma) at Saint Joseph'S College
More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (ccma) at Saint Joseph'S College
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$7,040
Length
15 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
144
a year, estimated
$28,200
price
$1,529
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assisting Cert 21MA
College of Lake County, Grayslake
Education and courses
College of Lake County, Grayslake · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,800
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assisting Cert 21MA at College of Lake County
More details about Medical Assisting Cert 21MA at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
63%
Earned in a quarter
$9,207
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
113
a year, estimated
$36,800
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Medical Assistant Certificate
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Education and courses
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Medical Assistant Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$9,085
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
92
a year, estimated
$36,300
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Clinical Medical Assisting
In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education, Lowell
High school diploma or equivalent
In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education, Lowell · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,400
Price if you pay yourself$5,500
Program website, Clinical Medical Assisting at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education
More details about Clinical Medical Assisting at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$5,850
Length
52 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
49
a year, estimated
$23,400
price
$5,500
Medical administrative assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assistant w/ Medical Billing & Coding
Triton College, River Grove
Education and courses
Triton College, River Grove · Medical administrative assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$30,200
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant w/ Medical Billing & Coding at Triton College
More details about Medical Assistant w/ Medical Billing & Coding at Triton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$7,559
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
48
a year, estimated
$30,200
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,100
Price if you pay yourself$7,242
Program website, Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$8,514
Length
52 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$51
Students counted
32
a year, estimated
$34,100
price
$7,242
Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso
High school diploma or equivalent
Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,367
Program website, Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$663
Students counted
30
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,367
Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Medical Assistant
Denmark College, Merrillville
No diploma needed
Denmark College, Merrillville · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,025
Program website, Medical Assistant at Denmark College
More details about Medical Assistant at Denmark College
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$14,025
Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College, Crown Point
High school diploma or equivalent
Ivy Tech Community College, Crown Point · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,367
Program website, Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$663
Students counted
20
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,367
Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed
Medical Assistant
Victory Training Llc, Hobart
No diploma needed
Victory Training Llc, Hobart · Medical assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,800
Program website, Medical Assistant at Victory Training Llc
More details about Medical Assistant at Victory Training Llc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,800
Clinical medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
clinical medical assistant
Allied Healthcare Institute North, Hammond
Education and courses
Allied Healthcare Institute North, Hammond · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,899
Program website, clinical medical assistant at Allied Healthcare Institute North
More details about clinical medical assistant at Allied Healthcare Institute North
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,899
Clinical medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
clinical medical assistant
Allied Health Care Institute (Gary), Gary
Education and courses
Allied Health Care Institute (Gary), Gary · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,899
Program website, clinical medical assistant at Allied Health Care Institute (Gary)
More details about clinical medical assistant at Allied Health Care Institute (Gary)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,899
Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Medical Assisting
Medical Career Academy Llc, Hammond
No diploma needed
Medical Career Academy Llc, Hammond · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
Program website, Certified Medical Assisting at Medical Career Academy Llc
More details about Certified Medical Assisting at Medical Career Academy Llc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,000
Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed
Medical Assistant Program
University Of Saint Francis, Crown Point
No diploma needed
University Of Saint Francis, Crown Point · Medical assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
Program website, Medical Assistant Program at University Of Saint Francis
More details about Medical Assistant Program at University Of Saint Francis
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$340
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,000
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Bilingual Medical Assistant
National Latino Education Inst. NLEI (former) Spanish Coalition, Chicago
Education and courses
National Latino Education Inst. NLEI (former) Spanish Coalition, Chicago · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Bilingual Medical Assistant at National Latino Education Inst. NLEI (former) Spanish Coalition
More details about Bilingual Medical Assistant at National Latino Education Inst. NLEI (former) Spanish Coalition
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical administrative assistantHybridEducation and courses
Certified Administrative Medical Assistant
Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS), Oak Brook
Education and courses
Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS), Oak Brook · Medical administrative assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified Administrative Medical Assistant at Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS)
More details about Certified Administrative Medical Assistant at Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant - (CMAA)
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake
High school diploma or equivalent
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant - (CMAA) at McHenry County College
More details about Certified Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant - (CMAA) at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Jeremi Vocational Institute, Olympia Fields
Education and courses
Jeremi Vocational Institute, Olympia Fields · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Jeremi Vocational Institute
More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Jeremi Vocational Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS), Oak Brook
Education and courses
Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS), Oak Brook · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS)
More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Clinical Medical Assistant
Crocus Institute, Palatine
Education and courses
Crocus Institute, Palatine · Clinical medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Crocus Institute
More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Crocus Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
54 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantIn personPrerequisite courses
Clinical Medical Assistant
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights
Prerequisite courses
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights · Clinical medical assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Prairie State College
More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Clinical Medical Assistant
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI), Chicago
Education and courses
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI), Chicago · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Clinical Medical Assisting
Midwestern Career College, Chicago
Education and courses
Midwestern Career College, Chicago · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Clinical Medical Assisting at Midwestern Career College
More details about Clinical Medical Assisting at Midwestern Career College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Clinical medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Dermatology Clinical Assistant (medical assistant)
Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago, Chicago
Education and courses
Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago, Chicago · Clinical medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Dermatology Clinical Assistant (medical assistant) at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
More details about Dermatology Clinical Assistant (medical assistant) at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed
Medical Assistant
Jasmine Home Care Training Program Llc, Gary
No diploma needed
Jasmine Home Care Training Program Llc, Gary · Medical assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant at Jasmine Home Care Training Program Llc
More details about Medical Assistant at Jasmine Home Care Training Program Llc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assistant
National Louis University, Chicago
Education and courses
National Louis University, Chicago · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant at National Louis University
More details about Medical Assistant at National Louis University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personPrerequisite courses
Medical Assistant
International Training Academy, Schaumburg
Prerequisite courses
International Training Academy, Schaumburg · Medical assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant at International Training Academy
More details about Medical Assistant at International Training Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assistant
Oakton College, Skokie
Education and courses
Oakton College, Skokie · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant at Oakton College
More details about Medical Assistant at Oakton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Medical Assistant
South Suburban College, South Holland
Education and courses
South Suburban College, South Holland · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant at South Suburban College
More details about Medical Assistant at South Suburban College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assistant
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI), Chicago
Education and courses
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI), Chicago · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
More details about Medical Assistant at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
National College of Health, Chicago
High school diploma or equivalent
National College of Health, Chicago · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant at National College of Health
More details about Medical Assistant at National College of Health
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Medical Assistant Certificate
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Medical Assistant Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed
Medical Assistant Certificate
Kishwaukee College, Malta
No diploma needed
Kishwaukee College, Malta · Medical assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Medical Assistant Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
38 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Medical Assistant Certificate
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills
Education and courses
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assistant Comprehensive
Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS), Oak Brook
Education and courses
Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS), Oak Brook · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Comprehensive at Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS)
More details about Medical Assistant Comprehensive at Management Info Tech Solutions (MITS)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Medical Assistant Diploma Training Program
New Lake College, Hanover Park
Education and courses
New Lake College, Hanover Park · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Diploma Training Program at New Lake College
More details about Medical Assistant Diploma Training Program at New Lake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Medical Assistant Program
A Plus Healthcare Traning, South Elgin
Education and courses
A Plus Healthcare Traning, South Elgin · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Program at A Plus Healthcare Traning
More details about Medical Assistant Program at A Plus Healthcare Traning
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant Program
B&DA Inc., Skokie
High school diploma or equivalent
B&DA Inc., Skokie · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Program at B&DA Inc.
More details about Medical Assistant Program at B&DA Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses
Medical Assistant Training Program
Medway Healthcare Institute, Chicago
Education and courses
Medway Healthcare Institute, Chicago · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant Training Program at Medway Healthcare Institute
More details about Medical Assistant Training Program at Medway Healthcare Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant
B&DA Inc., Skokie
High school diploma or equivalent
B&DA Inc., Skokie · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.
More details about Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assistant with Externship
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
Education and courses
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant with Externship at Northeastern Illinois University
More details about Medical Assistant with Externship at Northeastern Illinois University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant-Diploma
Lincoln College of Technology, Melrose Park
High school diploma or equivalent
Lincoln College of Technology, Melrose Park · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assistant-Diploma at Lincoln College of Technology
More details about Medical Assistant-Diploma at Lincoln College of Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assisting
First Institute Training & Management, Crystal Lake
High school diploma or equivalent
First Institute Training & Management, Crystal Lake · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assisting at First Institute Training & Management
More details about Medical Assisting at First Institute Training & Management
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
53 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assisting Program
Genesis Healthcare Institute, Romeoville
Education and courses
Genesis Healthcare Institute, Romeoville · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assisting Program at Genesis Healthcare Institute
More details about Medical Assisting Program at Genesis Healthcare Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses
Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician
Stellar Career College, Chicago
Education and courses
Stellar Career College, Chicago · Medical assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician at Stellar Career College
More details about Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician at Stellar Career College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported

How to pay for medical assistant training in Chicago

Workforce funding can pay for medical assistant training in Chicago

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁴

Financial aid and grants for medical assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁵⁶

GI Bill for medical assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁷

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Chicago medical assistant program numbers come from

Which Chicago medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Chicago medical assistant program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some medical assistant programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".⁸ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

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Medical assistant training in Chicago

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Is there free medical assistant training in Chicago?

All 47 medical assistant programs in Chicago approved for funding

Clinical Medical Assistant W/externship

Medical Assisting

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (ccma)

Medical Assisting Cert 21MA

Medical Assistant Certificate

Clinical Medical Assisting

Medical Assistant w/ Medical Billing & Coding

Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)

Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)