Medical assistant schools in Pittsburgh, PA
6 schools within 30 miles of Pittsburgh, PA offer medical assistant programs, and 3 are in Pittsburgh itself. Medical assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median $43,920 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in PA
- $43,920
6 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Pittsburgh, PA
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Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · 2.4 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Bidwell Training Center
Pittsburgh, PA · 3.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Institute of Medical Careers
Pittsburgh, PA · 8.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- +3
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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington, PA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA · 23 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
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 Pittsburgh?
The closest are Community College of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, 2 mi), Bidwell Training Center (Pittsburgh, 3 mi), and Institute of Medical Careers (Pittsburgh, 8 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Pittsburgh cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,167 to $21,392. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
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
- Monaca (23 mi)
- Washington (23 mi)
- Youngwood (25 mi)
- Steubenville, OH (36 mi)
- Uniontown (40 mi)
- Wheeling, WV (46 mi)
- Morgantown, WV (55 mi)
- Youngstown, OH (57 mi)