Medical assistant schools in South Carolina
We found 16 schools offering medical assistant training in South Carolina, with campuses in Columbia, Charleston, Conway, and Graniteville and more. Medical assistants in South Carolina earn a median $41,160 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 16
- Public colleges
- 11
- Median pay in SC
- $41,160
- Cities with schools
- 5
16 medical assistant schools
School results
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +17
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Miller-Motte College-Charleston
Charleston, SC · Private
- Medical assistant
- CDL & truck driving
- Medical billing & coding
Miller-Motte College-Conway
Conway, SC · Private
- Medical assistant
- CDL & truck driving
- Medical billing & coding
Southeastern College-Charleston
North Charleston, SC · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +4
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Medical assistant schools by city
- Charleston (3 within 30 mi)
- Rock Hill (4 within 30 mi)
- Greenville (3 within 30 mi)
- Summerville (3 within 30 mi)
- Aiken (3 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in South Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in South CarolinaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $41,160
- $19.79 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,730–$49,110
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in SC
- 12,110
- 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 South Carolina?
We list 16 schools in South Carolina with medical assistant programs: 11 public colleges and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in Columbia, Charleston, Conway, Graniteville, and Sumter.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in South Carolina?
Yes. 11 public colleges in South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,406 to $31,941. 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 South Carolina?
The median pay for medical assistants in South Carolina is $41,160 a year, and most earn between $34,730 and $49,110, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in South Carolina?
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.
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Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Michigan (45)
- Illinois (39)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)