Medical assistant schools in Harrisburg, PA
4 schools within 30 miles of Harrisburg, PA offer medical assistant programs, and one is in Harrisburg itself. Medical assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median $43,920 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 1 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in PA
- $43,920
4 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Harrisburg, PA
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Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · 1.4 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
YTI Career Institute - York
York, PA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +8
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York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
York, PA · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +6
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 Harrisburg?
The closest are Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, 1 mi), Central Penn College (Summerdale, 3 mi), and YTI Career Institute - York (York, 23 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Harrisburg cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $13,490 to $18,953. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Harrisburg?
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 Harrisburg?
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
- York (23 mi)
- Lebanon (25 mi)
- Lancaster (35 mi)
- Reading (51 mi)
- Bel Air, MD (59 mi)
- Hagerstown, MD (62 mi)
- Frederick, MD (65 mi)
- Hazleton (67 mi)