Cheapest Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's five Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services programs cluster within the University of Connecticut system, creating an unusual price spread of nearly $14,000 between campuses. The Waterbury campus offers the lowest net price at $8,896, while the main Storrs campus costs $22,886 despite all programs leading to similar $32,162 median earnings. This field connects directly to Connecticut's major healthcare employers like Yale-New Haven Health, which relies heavily on trained medical assistants across its network of facilities.

Programs

$8,896 – $22,886

Net Price Range

$32,162

Avg. Program Earnings

64.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $14,000 price difference between UConn campuses for the same program?

The main Storrs campus charges $22,886 net price compared to $8,896 at Waterbury, primarily due to different campus amenities and housing costs. All five UConn campuses offer identical Allied Health credentials, making the regional campuses attractive alternatives.

How do graduation rates vary across Connecticut's Allied Health programs?

UConn Storrs leads with an 83.80% graduation rate, significantly higher than regional campuses which range from 56.70% to 65.40%. The Hartford campus achieves the best balance with a 65.40% graduation rate at just $13,339 net cost.

Does the high acceptance rate at UConn campuses indicate easy admission?

Four of the five programs accept over 92% of applicants, with some reaching 97.91% acceptance rates. Only UConn Storrs maintains selectivity at 54.51% acceptance, though all campuses require completion of prerequisite coursework.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.