Medical assistant schools in Canton, OH
6 schools within 30 miles of Canton, OH offer medical assistant programs, and 2 are in Canton itself. Medical assistants in Ohio earn a median $42,810 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in OH
- $42,810
6 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Canton, OH
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Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education
Canton, OH · 0.8 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Ross College-Canton
Canton, OH · 4.1 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +1
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Herzing University-Akron
Akron, OH · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
- +1
Buckeye Joint Vocational School
New Philadelphia, OH · 23 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 24 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
What medical assistants earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in OhioHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $42,810
- $20.58 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,050–$48,560
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 28,950
- 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 Canton?
The closest are Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education (Canton, under 1 mile), Ross College-Canton (Canton, 4 mi), and Stark State College (North Canton, 6 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Canton cost?
For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,986 to $28,389. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Canton?
Across Ohio, the median pay is $42,810 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 Canton?
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
- Akron (20 mi)
- New Philadelphia (23 mi)
- Wooster (30 mi)
- Brunswick (38 mi)
- Youngstown (43 mi)
- Steubenville (48 mi)
- Cleveland (49 mi)
- Monaca, PA (58 mi)