Medical assistant schools in Philadelphia, PA
14 schools within 30 miles of Philadelphia, PA offer medical assistant programs, and 3 are in Philadelphia itself. Medical assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median $43,920 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in PA
- $43,920
14 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Philadelphia, PA
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Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · 3.7 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Medical billing & coding
- +10
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American Institute-Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ · 7.9 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Dental assistant
- +2
Orleans Technical College
Philadelphia, PA · 8.5 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +2
Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown
Moorestown, NJ · 10 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
All-State Career School - Essington
Essington, PA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +5
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA · 14 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Medical billing & coding
- +9
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · 14 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
Sewell, NJ · 16 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +2
Lansdale School of Business
North Wales, PA · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, NJ · 28 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
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 Philadelphia?
The closest are Community College of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, 4 mi), Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia (Philadelphia, 6 mi), and Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill (Cherry Hill, 7 mi). In total, 14 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Philadelphia cost?
For the 14 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,389 to $39,141. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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
- North Wales (16 mi)
- Sewell, NJ (17 mi)
- Trenton, NJ (25 mi)
- Wilmington, DE (28 mi)
- Princeton, NJ (34 mi)
- Vineland, NJ (38 mi)
- Newark, DE (40 mi)
- Bridgeton, NJ (40 mi)
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