Medical assistant schools in St. Petersburg, FL
6 schools within 30 miles of St. Petersburg, FL offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Concorde Career Institute - Tampa in Tampa, 16 miles away. Medical assistants in Florida earn a median $43,680 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- 16 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in FL
- $43,680
6 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of St. Petersburg, FL
School results
Concorde Career Institute - Tampa
Tampa, FL · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +3
Aguilas International Technical Institute
Tampa, FL · 19 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Pharmacy technician
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Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL · 24 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Meridian College
Sarasota, FL · 30 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +2
What medical assistants earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in FloridaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $43,680
- $21.00 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,880–$49,040
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 66,110
- 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 St. Petersburg?
The closest are Concorde Career Institute - Tampa (Tampa, 16 mi), Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater (Clearwater, 16 mi), and Aguilas International Technical Institute (Tampa, 19 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near St. Petersburg cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,808 to $29,812. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near St. Petersburg?
Across Florida, the median pay is $43,680 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 St. Petersburg?
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
- Clearwater (17 mi)
- Tampa (17 mi)
- New Port Richey (34 mi)
- Plant City (37 mi)
- Venice (47 mi)
- Spring Hill (50 mi)
- Port Charlotte (63 mi)
- Haines City (67 mi)