Medical assistant schools in Downers Grove, IL
14 schools within 30 miles of Downers Grove, IL offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, 4 miles away. Medical assistants in Illinois earn a median $46,090 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in IL
- $46,090
14 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Downers Grove, IL
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Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · 12 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Welding
- +2
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Northwest Suburban College
Rolling Meadows, IL · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · 19 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 20 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +20
Fox College
Tinley Park, IL · 20 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Veterinary technician
- Physical therapist assistant
- +1
Stellar Career College
Chicago, IL · 21 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +1
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · 23 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL · 24 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +11
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
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Downers Grove?
The closest are College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, 4 mi), Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, 12 mi), and Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (Melrose Park, 12 mi). In total, 14 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Downers Grove cost?
For the 13 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,672 to $25,959. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Downers Grove?
Across Illinois, the median pay is $46,090 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 Downers Grove?
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
- Aurora (14 mi)
- Orland Park (15 mi)
- Chicago (18 mi)
- Joliet (20 mi)
- Arlington Heights (21 mi)
- Elgin (23 mi)
- Hammond, IN (30 mi)
- DeKalb (39 mi)