Medical Assistant programs in Montana
9 medical assistant programs at 7 Montana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $46,910 one year after completion, 30% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $13,375.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 41 | $48,729 | $10,750 | $122 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $45,090 | – | – |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 26 | not reported | $16,000 | $182 |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 2 | 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 Montana
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 Montana?
By reported one-year earnings, University of Providence leads at $48,729 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Montana?
The Scorecard lists 9 certificate or associate programs in this field at 7 schools in Montana.