Medical Assistant programs in Idaho
17 medical assistant programs at 10 Idaho schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $39,100 one year after completion, 8% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $11,414.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $48,022 | $15,500 | $176 |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 43 | $43,214 | $21,000 | $239 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 48 | $40,821 | $20,263 | $230 |
| Carrington College-Boise | Boise, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 52 | $37,379 | $12,100 | $138 |
| Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus | Boise, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 1 | $36,876 | $9,267 | $105 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 38 | $34,200 | $10,000 | $114 |
| Carrington College-Boise | Boise, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 43 | not reported | $10,727 | $122 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus | Idaho Falls, ID | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | $5,716 | $65 |
*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 Idaho?
By reported one-year earnings, North Idaho College leads at $48,022 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Idaho?
The Scorecard lists 17 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Idaho.