Best Medical Assistant Programs in Glendale, Arizona (2025)

Updated October 28, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Arizona Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Arizona
Arizona Median Pay $45,440 $21.84 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Medical Assistant Programs in Glendale, Arizona

In and around Glendale, medical assistants keep clinics moving—administering injections under supervision, recording histories and updating EHRs, and assisting with in‑office procedures. Most schools pair skills labs with real‑clinic externships across local GI, dermatology, and ENT practices, hospital outpatient departments so you graduate ready for day‑one impact.

Use this guide to find classroom and hybrid programs around Glendale, build externship experience across neighborhood clinics in Glendale, and prep for certification (CMA/CCMA) — with context on statewide demand in the Grand Canyon State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Glendale, Arizona:

Medical Assistant Training near Glendale

#1

Arizona College-Glendale

Glendale, AZ 4.1 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $18,835
  • Out-of-state tuition: $18,835
Contact
  • 4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300 Glendale, AZ 85302-3843
  • (855) 706-8382

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ 6.4 miles away
Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact
  • 13610 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85029-4929
  • (602) 265-7462

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Certification & Exams in Arizona

  1. Complete an accredited medical assistant certificate, diploma, or associate degree program.
  2. Finish your clinical externship hours and build confidence with front- and back-office skills.
  3. Sit for credentials like AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA based on employer preferences.

Tips for Choosing a Medical Assistant Program

  • Confirm the school is CAAHEP or ABHES accredited if you plan to earn the CMA credential.
  • Ask about lab simulations, EHR training, and how externship placements are coordinated.
  • Compare day, evening, and accelerated schedules that fit your work and family commitments.
  • Review certification exam pass rates, job placement support, and employer partnerships.

Arizona Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Data Year: 2024 • Arizona

Median Pay (2024) $45,440 $21.84 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$45,010 per year $21.64 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $37,840

$18.19 per hour

25th Percentile $39,740

$19.11 per hour

75th Percentile $48,140

$23.14 per hour

90th Percentile $50,580

$24.32 per hour

Arizona vs U.S.

Median Wage +2.8%
$45,440

$21.84 per hour

Mean Wage +0.6%
$45,010

$21.64 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 23,300

Employment: 23,300 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
7.29
Employment RSE
4.3%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
23,300 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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