Medical Assistant programs in North Dakota
9 medical assistant programs at 5 North Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $38,374 one year after completion, 6% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $16,750.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota | Fargo, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | $40,196 | $29,417 | $334 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $38,374 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota | Fargo, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | $35,661 | $16,750 | $190 |
| Mayville State University | Mayville, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Turtle Mountain College | Belcourt, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Turtle Mountain College | Belcourt, ND | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | 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 North Dakota
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 North Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Rasmussen University-North Dakota leads at $40,196 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in North Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 9 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in North Dakota.