Medical assistant schools in Nashville, TN
4 schools within 30 miles of Nashville, TN offer medical assistant programs, and 3 are in Nashville itself. Medical assistants in Tennessee earn a median $39,570 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 7 mi
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in TN
- $39,570
4 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Nashville, TN
School results
Remington College-Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN · 6.8 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Fortis Institute - Nashville
Nashville, TN · 7.8 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Herzing University-Nashville
Nashville, TN · 8.5 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
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Genesis Career College-Lebanon
Lebanon, TN · 25 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Cosmetology
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
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Nashville?
The closest are Remington College-Nashville Campus (Nashville, 7 mi), Fortis Institute - Nashville (Nashville, 8 mi), and Herzing University-Nashville (Nashville, 8 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Nashville cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $15,107 to $29,098. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Nashville?
Across Tennessee, the median pay is $39,570 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 Nashville?
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
- Franklin (18 mi)
- Gallatin (23 mi)
- Murfreesboro (30 mi)