Medical assistant schools in Pennsylvania
Looking for medical assistant schools in Pennsylvania? There are 37, including 17 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 18 private career schools. Medical assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median $43,920 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 37
- Public colleges
- 17
- Median pay in PA
- $43,920
- Cities with schools
- 15
24 medical assistant schools
School results
Bidwell Training Center
Pittsburgh, PA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Pleasant Gap, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Medical billing & coding
- +10
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program
Uniontown, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- CNC machining
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +2
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +8
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Altoona, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Lansdale School of Business
North Wales, PA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown
Allentown, PA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
South Hills School of Business & Technology
State College, PA · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +1
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
Medical assistant schools by city
- Philadelphia (14 within 30 mi)
- Pittsburgh (6 within 30 mi)
- Allentown (6 within 30 mi)
- Reading (3 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (4 within 30 mi)
- Harrisburg (4 within 30 mi)
- York (5 within 30 mi)
- Easton (6 within 30 mi)
- Hazleton (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (5 within 30 mi)
- Washington (5 within 30 mi)
- Uniontown (5 within 30 mi)
- Monaca (5 within 30 mi)
- North Wales (12 within 30 mi)
- Youngwood (6 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $43,920
- $21.12 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,810–$48,500
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 23,050
- 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
How many medical assistant schools are in Pennsylvania?
We list 37 schools in Pennsylvania with medical assistant programs: 17 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 18 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Uniontown, Allentown, and York.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 17 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Among the 35 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,167 to $36,348. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for medical assistants in Pennsylvania is $43,920 a year, and most earn between $36,810 and $48,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Pennsylvania?
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.
Other programs in Pennsylvania
- Cosmetology schools (55)
- LPN programs (41)
- Welding schools (37)
- HVAC schools (32)
- Esthetician schools (27)
- Medical billing and coding schools (27)
- Auto mechanic schools (25)
- Electrician schools (24)
- IT schools (23)
- Criminal justice programs (23)
- Nail tech schools (19)
- Drafting schools (18)
- Industrial maintenance schools (18)
- Culinary schools (17)
- Dental assistant schools (16)
- CNC machining schools (16)
Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Michigan (45)
- Illinois (39)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)