Medical Assistant programs in Connecticut
12 medical assistant programs at 10 Connecticut schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (10 programs), the state median is $37,222 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $11,031.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 85 | $48,398 | $13,409 | $152 |
| Goodwin University | East Hartford, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 31 | $41,263 | $31,125 | $354 |
| American Institute of Healthcare & Technology | Stratford, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 6 | $38,421 | – | – |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 94 | $37,536 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Porter & Chester Institute | Bridgeport, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 107 | $37,513 | $12,965 | $147 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | New Britain, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 128 | $36,932 | $11,031 | $125 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | Shelton, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 145 | $36,932 | $11,031 | $125 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor | East Windsor, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | – | $36,932 | $11,031 | $125 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden | Hamden, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 16 | $33,805 | $12,689 | $144 |
| American Institute-West Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 51 | $33,420 | $10,981 | $125 |
| Charter Oak State College | New Britain, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Goodwin University | East Hartford, CT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 10 | 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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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 Connecticut?
By reported one-year earnings, Connecticut State Community College leads at $48,398 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Connecticut?
The Scorecard lists 12 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Connecticut.