Medical assistant schools in Alabama

Looking for medical assistant schools in Alabama? There are 19, including 12 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 5 private career schools. Medical assistants in Alabama earn a median $36,100 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
19
Public colleges
12
Median pay in AL
$36,100
Cities with schools
7

19 medical assistant schools

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  1. Bevill State Community College

    Jasper, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +9

  2. Central Alabama Community College

    Alexander City, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +4

  3. Chattahoochee Valley Community College

    Phenix City, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +3

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  5. Coastal Alabama Community College

    Bay Minette, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +11

  6. Enterprise State Community College

    Enterprise, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +3

  7. Fortis College

    Mobile, AL · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +1

  8. Fortis College - Montgomery East

    Montgomery, AL · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +1

  9. Fortis College-Dothan

    Dothan, AL · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Pharmacy technician

  10. Fortis Institute - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +4

  11. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

    Dothan, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  12. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Hanceville, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +22

  13. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

    Montgomery, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  14. Herzing University-Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1

  15. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

    Huntsville, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

  16. Northeast Alabama Community College

    Rainsville, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +8

  17. Northwest-Shoals Community College

    Muscle Shoals, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  18. Remington College-Mobile Campus

    Mobile, AL · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +2

  19. Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville

    Huntsville, AL · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Veterinary technician

  20. Southern Union State Community College

    Wadley, AL · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13

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What medical assistants earn in Alabama

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical assistant salary in AlabamaHow to become a medical assistant

Median pay
$36,100
$17.35 an hour
Typical range
$29,630–$45,040
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AL
13,300
Job growth, 2025–35
+12.9%
109,700 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many medical assistant schools are in Alabama?

We list 19 schools in Alabama with medical assistant programs: 12 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in Montgomery, Birmingham, Dothan, Mobile, and Huntsville.

Are there community college medical assistant programs in Alabama?

Yes. 12 public colleges in Alabama offer medical assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical assistant school cost in Alabama?

Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,170 to $26,120. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical assistants make in Alabama?

The median pay for medical assistants in Alabama is $36,100 a year, and most earn between $29,630 and $45,040, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical assistant school in Alabama?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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