Medical assistant schools in Louisiana
Looking for medical assistant schools in Louisiana? There are 34, including 7 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 23 private career schools. Medical assistants in Louisiana earn a median $36,320 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 34
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in LA
- $36,320
- Cities with schools
- 12
24 medical assistant schools
School results
Blue Cliff College - Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Cosmetology
- +2
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Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Compass Career College
Hammond, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Delta College Inc
Covington, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Delta College of Arts & Technology
Baton Rouge, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus
Lafayette, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
Delta College-Slidell Campus
Slidell, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Fortis College - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Healthcare Training Institute
Kenner, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
- +2
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe
Monroe, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- CDL & truck driving
- IT support & networking
- +1
Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan
Lacombe, LA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus
Baton Rouge, LA · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
Medical assistant schools by city
- New Orleans (6 within 30 mi)
- Baton Rouge (7 within 30 mi)
- Shreveport (3 within 30 mi)
- Lafayette (6 within 30 mi)
- Kenner (4 within 30 mi)
- Monroe (3 within 30 mi)
- Houma (4 within 30 mi)
- Slidell (4 within 30 mi)
- New Iberia (6 within 30 mi)
- Hammond (3 within 30 mi)
- Gonzales (7 within 30 mi)
- Covington (5 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in Louisiana
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in LouisianaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $36,320
- $17.46 an hour
- Typical range
- $28,970–$44,460
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in LA
- 12,310
- 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 Louisiana?
We list 34 schools in Louisiana with medical assistant programs: 7 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 23 private career schools. Campuses are in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houma, Alexandria, and Monroe.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Louisiana?
Yes. 7 public colleges in Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Among the 31 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $230 to $30,758. 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 Louisiana?
The median pay for medical assistants in Louisiana is $36,320 a year, and most earn between $28,970 and $44,460, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Louisiana?
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.
Other programs in Louisiana
- Cosmetology schools (32)
- LPN programs (18)
- Pharmacy technician schools (18)
- HVAC schools (17)
- Esthetician schools (16)
- Medical billing and coding schools (16)
- CNA classes (16)
- Phlebotomy classes (13)
- Massage therapy schools (12)
- Electrician schools (12)
- Industrial maintenance schools (12)
- IT schools (12)
- Welding schools (12)
- Barber schools (12)
- Drafting schools (11)
- Dental assistant schools (11)
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)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)