Medical assistant schools in O'Fallon, IL
4 schools within 30 miles of O'Fallon, IL offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, 6 miles away. Medical assistants in Illinois earn a median $46,090 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 6 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in IL
- $46,090
4 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of O'Fallon, IL
School results
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · 5.8 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
St. Louis College of Health Careers - St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO · 19 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- IT support & networking
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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 O'Fallon?
The closest are Southwestern Illinois College (Belleville, 6 mi), St. Louis College of Health Careers - St. Louis (Saint Louis, 19 mi), and CALC Institute of Technology (Alton, 27 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near O'Fallon cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,349 to $27,777. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near O'Fallon?
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 O'Fallon?
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
- Belleville (7 mi)
- St. Louis, MO (18 mi)
- Alton (25 mi)
- Ballwin, MO (34 mi)
- O'Fallon, MO (45 mi)
- Union, MO (59 mi)