Medical assistant schools in Maryland

Looking for medical assistant schools in Maryland? There are 9, including 5 public colleges and 4 private career schools. Medical assistants in Maryland earn a median $46,410 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
9
Public colleges
5
Median pay in MD
$46,410
Cities with schools
6

9 medical assistant schools

School results

  1. All-State Career-Baltimore

    Baltimore, MD · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • CDL & truck driving
    • +3

  2. Allegany College of Maryland

    Cumberland, MD · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Automotive technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +13

  3. Anne Arundel Community College

    Arnold, MD · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +9

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  5. Fortis College - Landover

    Landover, MD · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +3

  6. Fortis Institute-Towson

    Towson, MD · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +2

  7. Frederick Community College

    Frederick, MD · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Culinary arts
    • Construction technology
    • +7

  8. Harford Community College

    Bel Air, MD · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • CAD & drafting

  9. Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

    Columbia, MD · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +4

  10. Prince George's Community College

    Largo, MD · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +7

Medical assistant schools by city

What medical assistants earn in Maryland

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical assistant salary in MarylandHow to become a medical assistant

Median pay
$46,410
$22.31 an hour
Typical range
$36,930–$57,250
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MD
16,390
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 Maryland?

We list 9 schools in Maryland with medical assistant programs: 5 public colleges and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Cumberland, Landover, Columbia, Baltimore, and Arnold.

Are there community college medical assistant programs in Maryland?

Yes. 5 public colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland?

Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,672 to $34,306. 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 Maryland?

The median pay for medical assistants in Maryland is $46,410 a year, and most earn between $36,930 and $57,250, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical assistant school in Maryland?

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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