Medical assistant schools in Tennessee
We found 24 schools offering medical assistant training in Tennessee, with campuses in Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, and Cookeville and more. Medical assistants in Tennessee earn a median $39,570 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 24
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in TN
- $39,570
- Cities with schools
- 9
24 medical assistant schools
School results
Academy of Allied Health Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +1
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Cosmetology
- +3
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Concorde Career College - Memphis
Memphis, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy technician
- +9
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Fortis Institute - Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Fortis Institute - Nashville
Nashville, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +5
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- +6
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- CDL & truck driving
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Remington College-Memphis Campus
Memphis, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
Remington College-Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City
Johnson City, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
South College
Knoxville, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
Harriman, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +8
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
Hartsville, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +6
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Jackson, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
Pulaski, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
Medical assistant schools by city
- Nashville (4 within 30 mi)
- Memphis (6 within 30 mi)
- Chattanooga (4 within 30 mi)
- Murfreesboro (5 within 30 mi)
- Franklin (4 within 30 mi)
- Gallatin (5 within 30 mi)
- Collierville (5 within 30 mi)
- Cleveland (4 within 30 mi)
- Oak Ridge (3 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in Tennessee
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in TennesseeHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $39,570
- $19.02 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,840–$48,540
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TN
- 19,180
- 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 Tennessee?
We list 24 schools in Tennessee with medical assistant programs: 8 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 13 private career schools. Campuses are in Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Cookeville, and Jackson.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in Tennessee?
Yes. 8 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Among the 22 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,612 to $33,625. 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 Tennessee?
The median pay for medical assistants in Tennessee is $39,570 a year, and most earn between $34,840 and $48,540, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Tennessee?
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.
Other programs in Tennessee
- Cosmetology schools (43)
- Industrial maintenance schools (33)
- Welding schools (29)
- CNC machining schools (26)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Auto mechanic schools (24)
- LPN programs (23)
- IT schools (22)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Construction schools (19)
- Dental assistant schools (18)
- EMT and paramedic schools (16)
- Surgical tech schools (15)
- Medical billing and coding schools (15)
- Auto body schools (14)
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)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)