Medical assistant schools in Dalton, GA
3 schools within 30 miles of Dalton, GA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Academy of Allied Health Careers in Chattanooga, 22 miles away. Medical assistants in Georgia earn a median $41,600 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 22 mi
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in GA
- $41,600
3 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Dalton, GA
School results
Academy of Allied Health Careers
Chattanooga, TN · 22 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +1
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 22 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- CDL & truck driving
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, TN · 29 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Cosmetology
- +3
What medical assistants earn in Georgia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in GeorgiaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $41,600
- $20.00 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,270–$51,430
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in GA
- 28,780
- 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 Dalton?
The closest are Academy of Allied Health Careers (Chattanooga, 22 mi), Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga (Chattanooga, 22 mi), and Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers (Chattanooga, 29 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Dalton cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $12,410 to $33,625. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Dalton?
Across Georgia, the median pay is $41,600 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 Dalton?
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
- Chattanooga, TN (26 mi)
- Cleveland, TN (29 mi)
- Canton (45 mi)
- Kennesaw (55 mi)
- Roswell (62 mi)
- Douglasville (73 mi)
- Gainesville (73 mi)
- Atlanta (76 mi)