Medical assistant schools in Kentucky
We found 21 schools offering medical assistant training in Kentucky, with campuses in Louisville, Lexington, Hopkinsville, and Owensboro and more. Medical assistants in Kentucky earn a median $39,270 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 21
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in KY
- $39,270
- Cities with schools
- 4
21 medical assistant schools
School results
Ashland Community & Technical College
Ashland, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
ATA College - Louisville
Louisville, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +2
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Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training
Newport, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education
Lexington, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- +1
Gateway Community & Technical College
Florence, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Louisville, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Maysville Community & Technical College
Maysville, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Medical Career & Technical College
Richmond, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +2
MedQuest College
Louisville, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +3
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Owensboro, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger
Erlanger, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Veterinary technician
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Cumberland, KY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Medical assistant schools by city
- Louisville (5 within 30 mi)
- Lexington (3 within 30 mi)
- Owensboro (4 within 30 mi)
- Richmond (3 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in Kentucky
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in KentuckyHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $39,270
- $18.88 an hour
- Typical range
- $32,950–$47,940
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in KY
- 13,440
- 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 Kentucky?
We list 21 schools in Kentucky with medical assistant programs: 10 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 9 private career schools. Campuses are in Louisville, Lexington, Hopkinsville, Owensboro, and Ashland.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Kentucky?
Yes. 10 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Among the 21 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,731 to $28,611. 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 Kentucky?
The median pay for medical assistants in Kentucky is $39,270 a year, and most earn between $32,950 and $47,940, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Kentucky?
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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Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Michigan (45)
- Illinois (39)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)