Medical assistant schools in Salt Lake City, UT
7 schools within 30 miles of Salt Lake City, UT offer medical assistant programs, and 3 are in Salt Lake City itself. Medical assistants in Utah earn a median $45,360 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in UT
- $45,360
7 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Salt Lake City, UT
School results
Ensign College
Salt Lake City, UT · 1.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
Fortis College - Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT · 7.0 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +1
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT · 7.3 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
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Mountainland Technical College
Lehi, UT · 25 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Tooele Technical College
Tooele, UT · 27 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +11
What medical assistants earn in Utah
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in UtahHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $45,360
- $21.81 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,890–$56,260
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in UT
- 9,990
- 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 Salt Lake City?
The closest are Ensign College (Salt Lake City, 2 mi), Fortis College - Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City, 7 mi), and Salt Lake Community College (Salt Lake City, 7 mi). In total, 7 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Salt Lake City cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $9,804 to $27,586. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Salt Lake City?
Across Utah, the median pay is $45,360 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 Salt Lake City?
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
- South Jordan (16 mi)
- Layton (21 mi)
- Tooele (26 mi)
- Eagle Mountain (32 mi)
- Orem (35 mi)