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Medical assistant training in St. Louis

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

13 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the St. Louis 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 St. Louis, 4 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 6 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 53 medical assistant programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in St. Louis?

$3,450 to $7,400

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $1,000 to $14,400

Finished the program
64%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $30,600
Length
20 to 38 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free medical assistant training in St. Louis?

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

All 16 medical assistant programs in St. Louis approved for funding

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16 programs

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro, Saint Louis · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,000
    Price if you pay yourself$14,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro
    More details about Medical Assistant at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, Metro
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,502
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,691
    Students counted
    98
    a year, estimated
    $26,000
    price
    $14,400

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assisting

    St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc, Saint Louis · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assisting at St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc
    More details about Clinical Medical Assisting at St. Louis School Of Phlebotomy, Llc
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,592
    Length
    11 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    86
    a year, estimated
    $38,400
    price
    $1,000

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Florissant

    No diploma needed

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Florissant · Clinical medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,450
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,928
    Length
    11 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,550
    Students counted
    53
    a year, estimated
    $23,700
    price
    $3,450

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant, Certificate

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County, Fenton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County, Fenton · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$14,400
    Program website, Medical Assistant, Certificate at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County
    More details about Medical Assistant, Certificate at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,788
    Length
    36 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,691
    Students counted
    37
    a year, estimated
    $31,200
    price
    $14,400

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Arnold

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Arnold · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,450
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,585
    Length
    22 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,550
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    $30,300
    price
    $3,450

  • Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Medical Assistant

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, Bridgeton

    No diploma needed

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, Bridgeton · Medical assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Medical Assistant at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    More details about Medical Assistant at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,732
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $30,900
    price
    $5,000

  • Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting, CA

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,885
    Program website, Medical Assisting, CA at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting, CA at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,556
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,885

  • Clinical medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Essential Na Academy, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Essential Na Academy, Saint Louis · Clinical medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    School website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Essential Na Academy
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Essential Na Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Healthcare Education, Llc, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Healthcare Education, Llc, Saint Louis · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Medical Assistant at Healthcare Education, Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,070
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CE Medical Assistant (MA)

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    Program website, CE Medical Assistant (MA) at Jefferson College
    More details about CE Medical Assistant (MA) at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $99
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,600

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comprehensive Medical Assistant

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Arnold

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Arnold · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,400
    Program website, Comprehensive Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Comprehensive Medical Assistant at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,400

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Florissant

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bell Brown Medical Institute, Florissant · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,400
    Program website, Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    More details about Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program at Bell Brown Medical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,400

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assistant

    East Central College, Union

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Union · Medical assistant (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,769
    Program website, Medical Assistant at East Central College
    More details about Medical Assistant at East Central 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
    $2,754
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,769

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    CALC Institute of Technology, Alton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    CALC Institute of Technology, Alton · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology
    More details about Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 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

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Medical Assistant Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Medical Assistant Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College
    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 personEducation and courses

    Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey

    Education and courses

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency at Lewis and Clark 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

How to pay for medical assistant training in St. Louis

Workforce funding can pay for medical assistant training in St. Louis

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 St. Louis medical assistant program numbers come from

Which St. Louis medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the St. Louis 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 Missouri page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How St. Louis 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.

Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in St. Louis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs