Medical assistant schools in Athens, AL
3 schools within 30 miles of Athens, AL offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville in Huntsville, 17 miles away. Medical assistants in Alabama earn a median $36,100 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 17 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in AL
- $36,100
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
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Athens?
The closest are Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville (Huntsville, 17 mi), J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (Huntsville, 21 mi), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski (Pulaski, 29 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Athens cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,005 to $19,201. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Athens?
Across Alabama, the median pay is $36,100 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Athens?
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.
Medical assistant schools in nearby cities
- Franklin, TN (79 mi)