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2026 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Arizona

1 Colleges in the United States
2,147 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$34,285 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their medical/clinical assistant programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 26 schools to find the best for medical/clinical assistant students.

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Best Schools for Medical/Clinical Assistant in Arizona

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the medical/clinical assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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Gateway Community College Central City is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in medical/clinical assistant. Located in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Central City is a small public university. Gateway Community College Central City awarded about 28 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Gateway Community College Central City generally make around $31,636. Typical student debt for the program is $15,037. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Gateway Community College Central City

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Carrington College Mesa is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #2. Carrington College Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Mesa. There were roughly 72 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College Mesa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $41,576 in their early career. Carrington College Mesa graduates carry a median of $20,816 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Carrington College Mesa

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Carrington College Phoenix came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, Carrington College Phoenix is a small private for-profit university. About 138 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Carrington College Phoenix in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Carrington College Phoenix generally make around $41,576. Carrington College Phoenix graduates carry a median of $20,816 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Carrington College Phoenix

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Phoenix College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. There were roughly 120 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Phoenix College earn a median of $51,053 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,204. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Phoenix College

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Carrington College Tucson is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #5. Carrington College Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson. There were roughly 94 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College Tucson in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Carrington College Tucson generally make around $29,556. Typical student debt for the program is $9,174. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Carrington College Tucson

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Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ

Cochise College came in at #6 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public university. Cochise College awarded about 35 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $40,712 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,013. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Cochise College

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Eastern Arizona College earned the #7 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Thatcher. There were roughly 20 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Arizona College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Eastern Arizona College earn around $24,693 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Arizona College graduates carry a median of $6,781 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Eastern Arizona College

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Bryan University Los Angeles earned the #8 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Bryan University Los Angeles is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. There were roughly 368 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Bryan University Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Bryan University Los Angeles earn around $31,425 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,400. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Bryan University Los Angeles

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Northland Pioneer College came in at #9 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the rural area of Holbrook, Northland Pioneer College is a mid-sized public institution. About 25 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Northland Pioneer College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Northland Pioneer College earn a median of $44,117 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,680 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Northland Pioneer College

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Arizona Western College placed #10 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. There were roughly 26 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Arizona Western College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Arizona Western College

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Mohave Community College came in at #11 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 10 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Mohave Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Mohave Community College earn around $41,797 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,766 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Mohave Community College

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Pima Medical Institute Phoenix ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Pima Medical Institute Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. There were roughly 116 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pima Medical Institute Phoenix in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $30,654 in their early career. Pima Medical Institute Phoenix graduates carry a median of $8,780 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Pima Medical Institute Phoenix

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Pima Medical Institute East Valley earned the #13 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Mesa, Pima Medical Institute East Valley is a small private for-profit institution. About 60 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institute East Valley in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Pima Medical Institute East Valley earn a median of $31,915 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,457 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Pima Medical Institute East Valley

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Pima Medical Institute Tucson earned the #14 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Pima Medical Institute Tucson is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson. About 171 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institute Tucson in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Pima Medical Institute Tucson earn a median of $42,985 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,667. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Pima Medical Institute Tucson

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Arizona College Glendale ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Arizona College Glendale is a small private for-profit university. Arizona College Glendale awarded about 155 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Arizona College Glendale earn around $29,388 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Arizona College Glendale

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Pima Medical Institute Mesa earned the #16 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Pima Medical Institute Mesa is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 87 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pima Medical Institute Mesa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Pima Medical Institute Mesa generally make around $38,045. Pima Medical Institute Mesa graduates carry a median of $18,375 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Pima Medical Institute Mesa

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Arizona College Mesa placed #17 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Mesa, Arizona College Mesa is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 100 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Arizona College Mesa in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Arizona College Mesa earn a median of $29,388 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Arizona College Mesa

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Brookline College Phoenix earned the #18 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. Brookline College Phoenix graduates 38% of students within six years. About 63 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Brookline College Phoenix in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Brookline College Phoenix earn around $27,966 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,464 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Brookline College Phoenix

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Florida Career College Uei College Phoenix placed #19 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Florida Career College Uei College Phoenix is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. There were roughly 322 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Florida Career College Uei College Phoenix in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Florida Career College Uei College Phoenix earn a median of $24,695 early in their careers. Florida Career College Uei College Phoenix graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Florida Career College Uei College Phoenix

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Brookline College Tempe came in at #20 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Tempe. About 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Brookline College Tempe in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Brookline College Tempe earn a median of $27,966 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Brookline College Tempe

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Brookline College Tucson placed #21 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Tucson, Brookline College Tucson is a small private for-profit university. About 15 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Brookline College Tucson in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $27,966 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Brookline College Tucson

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Uei College Mesa ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Uei College Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Mesa. Uei College Mesa awarded about 91 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Uei College Mesa generally make around $24,695. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Uei College Mesa

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Allen School Phoenix came in at #23 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Allen School Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Allen School Phoenix awarded about 11 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Allen School Phoenix earn around $29,867 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Allen School Phoenix

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 26 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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