Medical assistant schools in Owensboro, KY
4 schools within 30 miles of Owensboro, KY offer medical assistant programs, and 2 are in Owensboro itself. Medical assistants in Kentucky earn a median $39,270 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in KY
- $39,270
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
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Owensboro?
The closest are Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro (Owensboro, 3 mi), Owensboro Community & Technical College (Owensboro, 3 mi), and Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville (Evansville, 25 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Owensboro cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,232 to $21,224. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Owensboro?
Across Kentucky, the median pay is $39,270 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 Owensboro?
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
- Evansville, IN (28 mi)