Medical Assistant programs in Alaska
8 medical assistant programs at 5 Alaska schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $39,756 one year after completion, 10% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $14,104.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 36 | $54,765 | $14,040 | $160 |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 46 | $40,460 | $6,316 | $72 |
| Charter College | Anchorage, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 443 | $39,052 | $14,167 | $161 |
| Charter College | Anchorage, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 25 | $37,103 | $25,456 | $289 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau, AK | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a medical assistant school in Alaska
Medical assistants are generally not state-licensed, but employers often prefer a credential such as the CMA (AAMA) or RMA. Many certifying bodies require graduation from an accredited program.
- Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
- Is an externship included, and who arranges it?
- What is the cost per credential exam?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying medical assistant program in Alaska?
By reported one-year earnings, University of Alaska Anchorage leads at $54,765 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Alaska?
The Scorecard lists 8 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in Alaska.