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Medical assistant training in Cleveland, Ohio

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

14 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the Cleveland 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 Cleveland, 7 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 16 programs

All 121 medical assistant programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in Cleveland?

$7,017 to $11,554 is what most medical assistant programs in Cleveland cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $1,999 to $20,750

In the typical program

Finished the program
84%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Length
Not reported

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

Is there free medical assistant training in Cleveland?

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

All 16 medical assistant programs in Cleveland approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Clinical Assistant

    Valley College

    Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valley College, Cleveland · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$77,700
    Price if you pay yourself$15,995
    Program website, Medical Clinical Assistant at Valley College
    More details about Medical Clinical Assistant at Valley College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    35%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,425
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,143
    Students counted
    423
    a year, estimated
    $77,700
    price
    $15,995

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Stautzenberger College

    Brecksville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Stautzenberger College, Brecksville · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,750
    School website, Medical Assisting at Stautzenberger College
    More details about Medical Assisting at Stautzenberger College
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    133
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $20,750

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    NOMS Academic Institute

    Amherst

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NOMS Academic Institute, Amherst · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$84,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,800
    Program website, Medical Assisting at NOMS Academic Institute
    More details about Medical Assisting at NOMS Academic Institute
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $21,169
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $84,700
    price
    $7,800

  • Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting 1 yr. certificate

    Lorain County Community College

    Lorain

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County Community College, Lorain · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,671
    Program website, Medical Assisting 1 yr. certificate at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting 1 yr. certificate at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,530
    Students counted
    29
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,671

  • Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting

    1st Choice Career Centers

    Garfield Heights

    No diploma needed

    1st Choice Career Centers, Garfield Heights · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,999
    Program website, Medical Assisting at 1st Choice Career Centers
    More details about Medical Assisting at 1st Choice Career Centers
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,999

  • Medical assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Medical Assisting Certificate

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Cleveland

    Prerequisite courses

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Medical assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,945
    School website, Medical Assisting Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,945

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Cleveland State University

    Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cleveland State University, Cleveland · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Cleveland State University
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Cleveland State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Kent State University

    Burton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kent State University, Burton · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,466
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Kent State University
    More details about Medical Assisting at Kent State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $416
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,466

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Medina County Career Center

    Medina

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Medina County Career Center, Medina · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,127
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Medina County Career Center
    More details about Medical Assisting at Medina County Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,955
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,127

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting

    Bryant & Stratton College

    Solon

    No diploma needed

    Bryant & Stratton College, Solon · Medical assistant (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,030
    School website, Medical Assisting at Bryant & Stratton College
    More details about Medical Assisting at Bryant & Stratton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,030

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Polaris Career Center

    Middlebrg Hts

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Polaris Career Center, Middlebrg Hts · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,096
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Polaris Career Center
    More details about Medical Assisting at Polaris Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,096

  • Medical administrative assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting-Administrative Focus-2 yr.

    Lorain County Community College

    Lorain

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County Community College, Lorain · Medical administrative assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,326
    Program website, Medical Assisting-Administrative Focus-2 yr. at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting-Administrative Focus-2 yr. at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,065
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,326

  • Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center

    Oberlin

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, Oberlin · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,335
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    More details about Medical Assisting at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $510
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,335

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting-Clinical Focus-2 YR #2142

    Lorain County Community College

    Lorain

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County Community College, Lorain · Medical assistant (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,840
    Program website, Medical Assisting-Clinical Focus-2 YR #2142 at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting-Clinical Focus-2 YR #2142 at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,375
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,840

  • Medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assisting

    Northern Career Institute

    Eastlake

    No diploma needed

    Northern Career Institute, Eastlake · Medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,695
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Northern Career Institute
    More details about Medical Assisting at Northern Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $695
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,695

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Remington

    Maple Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Remington, Maple Heights · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,685
    More details about Medical Assisting at Remington
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,685

How to pay for medical assistant training in Cleveland

WIOA funding can pay for medical assistant training in Cleveland

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under 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.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

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).5

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.67

GI Bill for medical assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

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

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Where the Cleveland medical assistant program numbers come from

Which Cleveland medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the Cleveland area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Cleveland medical assistant program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. 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.

Other training in Cleveland

Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in Cleveland

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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. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List