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Medical assistant training in Columbus, Ohio

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

11 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the Columbus 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 Columbus, 1 of the 14 programs takes students without a high school diploma.

See the 14 programs

All 121 medical assistant programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in Columbus?

$6,284 to $11,851 is what most medical assistant programs in Columbus cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $1,250 to $20,373

In the typical program

Finished the program
64%
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 Columbus may also offer medical assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free medical assistant training in Columbus?

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

All 14 medical assistant programs in Columbus approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Medical Assisting -- Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Education and courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$84,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,933
    Program website, Medical Assisting -- Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Medical Assisting -- Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,989
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,000
    Students counted
    3,428
    a year, estimated
    $84,000
    price
    $6,933

  • Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Medical Assisting

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus

    Westerville

    Education and courses

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus, Westerville · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$8,000
    Price if you pay yourself$16,439
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    More details about Medical Assisting at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,991
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,158
    Students counted
    45
    a year, estimated
    $8,000
    price
    $16,439

  • Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Medical Assisting with Basic X-Ray Operation

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus

    Westerville

    Education and courses

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus, Westerville · Medical assistant · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,373
    Program website, Medical Assisting with Basic X-Ray Operation at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    More details about Medical Assisting with Basic X-Ray Operation at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,320
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $20,373

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting Technology

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center

    Nelsonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center, Nelsonville · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,341

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Assisting Technology at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    More details about Medical Assisting Technology at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,450
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $881
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $17,800
    price
    $7,341
    trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • Medical administrative assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HI-1000 Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, Columbus · Medical administrative assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,245
    Program website, HI-1000 Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about HI-1000 Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,319
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $37,300
    price
    $6,245

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assisting

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy, Columbus · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,250
    School website, Clinical Medical Assisting at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    More details about Clinical Medical Assisting at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,250

  • Medical administrative assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HI-1200 Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, Columbus · Medical administrative assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,245
    Program website, HI-1200 Medical Front Office Administration Specialist at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about HI-1200 Medical Front Office Administration Specialist at Goodwill Columbus
    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
    $4,245

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center

    Circleville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, Circleville · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,365
    School website, Medical Assisting at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
    More details about Medical Assisting at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,402
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,365

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accelerated Clinical Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy

    Cutting Edge Staffing LLC

    Westerville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cutting Edge Staffing LLC, Westerville · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,400
    Program website, Accelerated Clinical Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy at Cutting Edge Staffing LLC
    More details about Accelerated Clinical Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy at Cutting Edge Staffing LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,400

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Medical Assisting

    C-TEC of Licking County

    Newark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,417
    Program website, Registered Medical Assisting at C-TEC of Licking County
    More details about Registered Medical Assisting at C-TEC of Licking County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $990
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,417

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools

    Carroll

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools, Carroll · Medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,028
    Program website, Medical Assisting at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
    More details about Medical Assisting at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,122
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,028

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting Associate of Technical Studies Degree

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · Medical assistant (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,382
    Program website, Medical Assisting Associate of Technical Studies Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Medical Assisting Associate of Technical Studies Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,382

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology (AA5019)

    Ohio University

    Lancaster

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ohio University, Lancaster · Medical assistant (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,008
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology (AA5019) at Ohio University
    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology (AA5019) at Ohio 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
    $12,008

  • Medical assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Assistant

    Hocking College

    Nelsonville

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, Nelsonville · Medical assistant (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,054
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Hocking College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Hocking College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,054

How to pay for medical assistant training in Columbus

WIOA funding can pay for medical assistant training in Columbus

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 Columbus medical assistant program numbers come from

Which Columbus medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus

Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in Columbus

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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