Medical assistant schools in Summerville, SC
3 schools within 30 miles of Summerville, SC offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Miller-Motte College-Charleston in Charleston, 9 miles away. Medical assistants in South Carolina earn a median $41,160 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 9 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in SC
- $41,160
3 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Summerville, SC
School results
Miller-Motte College-Charleston
Charleston, SC · 8.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- CDL & truck driving
- Medical billing & coding
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC · 10 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Southeastern College-Charleston
North Charleston, SC · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +4
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
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Summerville?
The closest are Miller-Motte College-Charleston (Charleston, 9 mi), Trident Technical College (Charleston, 10 mi), and Southeastern College-Charleston (North Charleston, 11 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Summerville cost?
For the 2 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,406 to $31,105. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Summerville?
Across South Carolina, the median pay is $41,160 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 Summerville?
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
- Charleston (17 mi)