Medical assistant schools in Houston, TX

13 schools within 30 miles of Houston, TX offer medical assistant programs, and 10 are in Houston itself. Medical assistants in Texas earn a median $39,520 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
13
Closest
3 mi
Public colleges
3
Median pay in TX
$39,520

13 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Houston, TX

School results

  1. Houston Community College

    Houston, TX · 3.1 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

  2. Northwest Educational Center

    Houston, TX · 5.4 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Cosmetology
    • +1

  3. The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

    Houston, TX · 6.8 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Dental assistant
    • +4

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  5. College of Health Care Professions

    Houston, TX · 7.6 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +1

  6. The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston

    Houston, TX · 9.6 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +2

  7. Fortis Institute - Houston North

    Houston, TX · 10 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +2

  8. Pima Medical Institute - Houston

    Houston, TX · 11 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +8

  9. Remington College-North Houston Campus

    Houston, TX · 11 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +1

  10. Texas Health School

    Houston, TX · 12 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)

  11. Fortis College - Houston South

    Houston, TX · 16 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +1

  12. San Jacinto Community College

    Pasadena, TX · 19 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +27

  13. Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus

    League City, TX · 25 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Culinary arts

  14. Lone Star College System

    The Woodlands, TX · 28 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

What medical assistants earn in Texas

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical assistant salary in TexasHow to become a medical assistant

Median pay
$39,520
$19.00 an hour
Typical range
$31,200–$49,260
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TX
75,340
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 Houston?

The closest are Houston Community College (Houston, 3 mi), Northwest Educational Center (Houston, 5 mi), and The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest (Houston, 7 mi). In total, 13 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.

How much do medical assistant programs near Houston cost?

For the 12 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,737 to $32,550. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do medical assistants make near Houston?

Across Texas, the median pay is $39,520 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 Houston?

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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