Medical Assistant programs in Massachusetts
28 medical assistant programs at 19 Massachusetts schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (10 programs), the state median is $42,414 one year after completion, 17% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $13,750.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 28 | $54,302 | $22,000 | $250 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 44 | $45,364 | $10,260 | $117 |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 28 | $44,158 | – | – |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 40 | $42,737 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | $42,423 | $15,838 | $180 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 36 | $42,406 | $14,890 | $169 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 25 | $40,109 | $13,750 | $156 |
| Motoring Technical Training Institute | Seekonk, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 24 | $38,418 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $37,216 | – | – |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 8 | $32,779 | – | – |
| Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fisher College | Boston, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Fisher College | Boston, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Greenfield Community College | Greenfield, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Quincy College | Quincy, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Quincy College | Quincy, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams, MA | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 1 | 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 Massachusetts?
By reported one-year earnings, North Shore Community College leads at $54,302 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Massachusetts?
The Scorecard lists 28 certificate or associate programs in this field at 19 schools in Massachusetts.