Wisconsin · Verified October 2026

Medical Assistant Programs in Wisconsin

Where Can You Train as a Medical Assistant in Wisconsin?

17 schools in Wisconsin run 19 medical assisting programs, with the most in Milwaukee, Janesville and Wauwatosa. 18 are certificates or diplomas and 1 is an associate degree. 17 are CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited, making graduates eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. The lowest cost we found is $4,243 at Western Technical College, against a state median of $5,757. Medical assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $48,680 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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schools in Wisconsin
17
programs
19
CAAHEP or ABHES accredited
17
median cost
$5,757
median MA pay (BLS May 2025)
$48,680

Standout Medical Assistant Programs in Wisconsin

StandoutProgramMeasure
Lowest costWestern Technical College diploma: Clinical Medical Assistant Technical DiplomaBest for keeping costs down near La Crosse · La Crosse$4,243 published total
ShortestMilwaukee Career College certificate: Medical AssistantBest for starting work fast near Milwaukee · Milwaukee30 weeks
Most awardsNortheast Wisconsin Technical College diploma: Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091)Best for an established program with a track record · Green Bay86 MA awards, 2022-23

Lowest cost: the published total or published rate x credits (estimated). Shortest: the stated length in weeks. Most awards: IPEDS 2022-23 medical assisting awards at the school. Paused and bridge programs are left out.

Wisconsin Medical Assistant Schools Compared

SchoolCredentialsAccreditationShortestLowest costMA awards, 2022-23
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP48 wk$5,84186
Madison Area Technical College (Madison College)Madison · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP40 wk$5,75740
Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa · Private nonprofitAssociate and DiplomaCAAHEP52 wk32
Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP$4,24331
Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP39 wk$5,97928
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP40 wk$5,67226
Milwaukee Career CollegeMilwaukee · Private for-profitCertificate30 wk23
Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP40 wk$6,25522
Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP$5,50021
Northwood Technical CollegeRice Lake · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP40 wk$5,98621
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP78 wk$6,04220
Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP40 wk$6,28619
Lakeshore Technical CollegeCleveland · PublicDiplomaABHES$5,67116
Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP$6,00114
Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP13
Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP$4,88112
Nicolet Area Technical CollegeRhinelander · PublicDiplomaCAAHEP$5,42511

From each school's own pages, reviewed October 2026. Accreditation from the CAAHEP and ABHES directories, captured October 12, 2026. Awards from IPEDS 2022-23 (CIP 51.0801) count credentials conferred, not graduates. Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.

Every Medical Assistant Program in Wisconsin

Online Medical Assistant Programs Open to Wisconsin Residents

These 11 programs put all coursework online and arrange the externship at a clinic near you. Each is listed once, lowest cost first. Confirm the school can place you in Wisconsin before you apply.

ProgramCredentialLengthCost
Medical Assistant Specialist - Associate of Applied Science Degree at Ross College-Grand Rapids NorthAssociate degree76 weeks$11,207published total, 2026-27
Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-MadisonDiploma43 weeks$12,720published total
Medical Assisting Diploma at Orion Technical CollegeDiploma43 weeks$15,940published total, 2026-27
Clinical Medical Assistant Undergraduate Certificate at Bryan UniversityCertificate35 weeks$18,650published total
Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Bryan UniversityDiploma50 weeks$22,680estimated: $360/credit × 63
Medical Assistant (A.A.S.) at Bryan UniversityAssociate degree70 weeks$32,400estimated: $360/credit × 90
Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA), Associate of Occupational Studies - Online at Blue Cliff College-MetairieAssociate degree78 weeks$35,899published total, 2026-27 catalog
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-MadisonAssociate degree69 weeks$530per credit
Medical Assisting (Associate of Applied Science, online degree completion) at Miller-Motte College-ChattanoogaAssociate degree26 weeks
Healthcare Associate of Science Degree - Medical Assisting Specialization (Florida) at Rasmussen University-FloridaAssociate degree$339per credit, 2026-27
Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree (Online) at Ross College-SylvaniaAssociate degree91 weeks

Every online and hybrid medical assistant program

Medical Assistant Pay in Wisconsin

bottom tenth
$39,480
median
$48,680
top tenth
$57,990
employed
13,810

Wisconsin's median of $48,680 is above the national median of $45,690. Figures are annual wages for medical assistants (SOC 31-9092), BLS OEWS May 2025.

Medical Assistant Schools in States Near Wisconsin

Medical Assistant Programs Near Wisconsin Cities

Medical Assistant Programs in Wisconsin: Common Questions

How Many Medical Assistant Programs Are in Wisconsin?

19 at 17 schools, verified on each school's own site in October 2026. Milwaukee (2), Janesville (1), Wauwatosa (1) and Eau Claire (1) have the most.

Are There Accredited Medical Assistant Programs in Wisconsin?

Yes. Blackhawk Technical College, Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Gateway Technical College and Lakeshore Technical College and others run CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited programs (directories captured October 12, 2026). Graduates meet the standard route to the CMA (AAMA) exam. Every accredited program.

How Much Does Medical Assistant School Cost in Wisconsin?

Among the 15 Wisconsin programs that publish a total or a per-credit rate with their credits, cost runs from $4,243 to $6,286, with a median of $5,757.

How Much Do Medical Assistants Make in Wisconsin?

The median is $48,680 a year ($23.41 an hour), with the middle half earning $46,370 to $55,000, across 13,810 medical assistants (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The national median is $45,690. Medical assistant pay in every state.

Can Wisconsin Residents Train as a Medical Assistant Online?

Partly. 11 programs put all coursework online, and 10 Wisconsin programs are hybrid, but every program ends in an in-person externship. Check that an online school can place you at a clinic in Wisconsin before you enroll. Online medical assistant programs.

Compare Programs Beyond Your State

Sources

  1. Official program pages of the 17 Wisconsin schools listed, reviewed October 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  3. ABHES, directory of programmatically accredited programs, captured October 12, 2026
  4. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, state estimates

Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. Accreditation comes only from the CAAHEP and ABHES directories (captured October 12, 2026), never from a school's own wording, and school size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs