Medical assistant schools in Elgin, IL
10 schools within 30 miles of Elgin, IL offer medical assistant programs, and one is in Elgin itself. Medical assistants in Illinois earn a median $46,090 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- Closest
- 1 mi
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in IL
- $46,090
10 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Elgin, IL
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First Institute of Travel, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Massage therapy
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 13 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +20
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Northwest Suburban College
Rolling Meadows, IL · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · 18 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Welding
- +2
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 Elgin?
The closest are Elgin Community College (Elgin, 1 mi), First Institute of Travel, Inc. (Crystal Lake, 12 mi), and William Rainey Harper College (Palatine, 13 mi). In total, 10 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Elgin cost?
For the 9 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,138 to $25,598. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Elgin?
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 Elgin?
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
- Arlington Heights (18 mi)
- Aurora (19 mi)
- McHenry (21 mi)
- DeKalb (23 mi)
- Downers Grove (23 mi)
- Waukegan (33 mi)
- Chicago (36 mi)
- Joliet (37 mi)
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