Medical assistant schools in Allentown, PA
6 schools within 30 miles of Allentown, PA offer medical assistant programs, and 2 are in Allentown itself. Medical assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median $43,920 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in PA
- $43,920
6 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Allentown, PA
School results
Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown
Allentown, PA · 3.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +2
Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown
Allentown, PA · 4.8 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA · 8.5 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +12
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Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · 9.8 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Warren County Community College
Washington, NJ · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Police academy & criminal justice
Lansdale School of Business
North Wales, PA · 28 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
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
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Allentown?
The closest are Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown (Allentown, 4 mi), Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown (Allentown, 5 mi), and Lehigh Carbon Community College (Schnecksville, 9 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Allentown cost?
For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,726 to $36,348. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Allentown?
Across Pennsylvania, the median pay is $43,920 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 Allentown?
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
- Easton (15 mi)
- Washington, NJ (28 mi)
- North Wales (29 mi)
- Reading (29 mi)
- Hazleton (36 mi)
- Branchburg, NJ (41 mi)
- Philadelphia (44 mi)
- Trenton, NJ (45 mi)