Medical assistant schools in Kansas City, MO
5 schools within 30 miles of Kansas City, MO offer medical assistant programs, and 4 are in Kansas City itself. Medical assistants in Missouri earn a median $40,440 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in MO
- $40,440
5 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Kansas City, MO
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS · 11 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Massage therapy
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Pinnacle Career Institute - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Massage therapy
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
- +6
What medical assistants earn in Missouri
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in MissouriHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $40,440
- $19.44 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,810–$48,360
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MO
- 13,050
- 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 Kansas City?
The closest are Concorde Career College-Broadway (Kansas City, 4 mi), Kansas City Kansas Community College (Kansas City, 11 mi), and WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City (Kansas City, 12 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Kansas City cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $14,277 to $29,500. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Kansas City?
Across Missouri, the median pay is $40,440 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 Kansas City?
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
- Lee's Summit (17 mi)
- Overland Park, KS (18 mi)