Medical Assistant, Schools in Thornton, CO

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Thornton, Colorado. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near Thornton, CO

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO 5 miles away BOC Score 61.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 4,371
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, CO 12.2 miles away BOC Score 74.9
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  • Graduation rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,376

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Concorde Career College-Aurora

Aurora, CO 12.3 miles away BOC Score 63.2
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  • Admission rate: 90%
  • Graduation rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 560

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 12.7 miles away BOC Score 37.0
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  • In-state tuition: $4,902
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,136
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  • Graduation rate: 18%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 887
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Pima Medical Institute-Denver

Denver, CO 12.7 miles away BOC Score 52.8
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 719

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)

Denver, CO 13.4 miles away BOC Score 72.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 180
  • Online programs available

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#7

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO 15.9 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 945

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#8

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO 16.6 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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  • Graduation rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 206

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 18.2 miles away BOC Score 64.2
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  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 2,794
  • Online programs available

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#10

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 21.9 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1,819
  • Online programs available

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'Colorado Medical Assistant

Colorado
Colorado Median Pay $48,400 $23.27 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,690 $21.97 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9092 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation status
  • CMA or RMA certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours and placement sites
  • EHR software training included
  • Phlebotomy and EKG skills covered or separate

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