Medical assistant schools in Illinois
Looking for medical assistant schools in Illinois? There are 39, including 29 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 9 private career schools. Medical assistants in Illinois earn a median $46,090 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 39
- Public colleges
- 29
- Median pay in IL
- $46,090
- Cities with schools
- 14
24 medical assistant schools
School results
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- IT support & networking
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
First Institute of Travel, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Massage therapy
Fox College
Tinley Park, IL · Private
- Medical assistant
- Veterinary technician
- Physical therapist assistant
- +1
Highland Community College - Illinois
Freeport, IL · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Welding
- +2
Medical assistant schools by city
- Chicago (11 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (10 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (6 within 30 mi)
- Rockford (3 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (10 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (6 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (13 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (11 within 30 mi)
- Downers Grove (14 within 30 mi)
- Belleville (3 within 30 mi)
- DeKalb (5 within 30 mi)
- O'Fallon (4 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (7 within 30 mi)
- Alton (6 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in IllinoisHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $46,090
- $22.16 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,400–$56,590
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 20,260
- 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 Illinois?
We list 39 schools in Illinois with medical assistant programs: 29 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 9 private career schools. Campuses are in Chicago, Springfield, Moline, Glen Ellyn, and Grayslake.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Illinois?
Yes. 29 public colleges in Illinois 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 Illinois?
Among the 36 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $27,793. 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 Illinois?
The median pay for medical assistants in Illinois is $46,090 a year, and most earn between $36,400 and $56,590, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Illinois?
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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- CNA classes (42)
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- LPN programs (36)
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Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Michigan (45)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)