Medical assistant schools in Detroit, MI
16 schools within 30 miles of Detroit, MI offer medical assistant programs, and 2 are in Detroit itself. Medical assistants in Michigan earn a median $39,870 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in MI
- $39,870
16 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Detroit, MI
School results
Dorsey College-Dearborn
Detroit, MI · 7.0 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Dental assistant
- +3
Abcott Institute
Southfield, MI · 7.1 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
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Ross Medical Education Center-Warren
Warren, MI · 8.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Veterinary technician
Dorsey College
Madison Heights, MI · 9.8 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +7
Carnegie Institute
Troy, MI · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
Dorsey College-Roseville
Roseville, MI · 14 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
Dorsey College-Wayne
Wayne, MI · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Woodhaven, MI · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI · 19 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +19
Ross Medical Education Center-Canton
Canton, MI · 20 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Veterinary technician
Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore
New Baltimore, MI · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Veterinary technician
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI · 30 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +14
What medical assistants earn in Michigan
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in MichiganHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $39,870
- $19.17 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,000–$48,330
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MI
- 27,810
- 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 Detroit?
The closest are DSDT (Detroit, 4 mi), Dorsey College-Dearborn (Detroit, 7 mi), and Abcott Institute (Southfield, 7 mi). In total, 16 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Detroit cost?
For the 15 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $660 to $31,930. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Detroit?
Across Michigan, the median pay is $39,870 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 Detroit?
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
- Dearborn (7 mi)
- Rochester Hills (20 mi)
- Novi (21 mi)
- New Baltimore (28 mi)
- Ann Arbor (33 mi)
- Brighton (36 mi)
- Flint (53 mi)
- Toledo, OH (55 mi)
Other programs near Detroit
- HVAC schools
- Construction schools
- Welding schools
- CNC machining schools
- Industrial maintenance schools
- Drafting schools
- Auto mechanic schools
- Auto body schools
- CNA classes
- LPN programs
- Phlebotomy classes
- Pharmacy technician schools
- Dental assistant schools
- Dental hygiene schools
- Surgical tech schools
- EMT and paramedic schools