Medical assistant schools in Worcester, MA
4 schools within 30 miles of Worcester, MA offer medical assistant programs, and one is in Worcester itself. Medical assistants in Massachusetts earn a median $49,460 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in MA
- $49,460
4 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Worcester, MA
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Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · 3.1 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +20
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · 24 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA · 28 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +10
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Lincoln, RI · 28 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +2
What medical assistants earn in Massachusetts
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in MassachusettsHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $49,460
- $23.78 an hour
- Typical range
- $43,280–$61,870
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MA
- 14,880
- 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 Worcester?
The closest are Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester, 3 mi), Mount Wachusett Community College (Gardner, 24 mi), and Massachusetts Bay Community College (Wellesley Hills, 28 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Worcester cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $7,169 to $27,578. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Worcester?
Across Massachusetts, the median pay is $49,460 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 Worcester?
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
- Leominster (17 mi)
- Framingham (19 mi)
- Franklin Town (24 mi)
- Lowell (36 mi)
- Amherst Town (36 mi)
- Providence, RI (37 mi)
- Springfield (39 mi)
- Boston (41 mi)