Medical assistant schools in Fairfax, VA
3 schools within 30 miles of Fairfax, VA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Career Technical Institute in Washington, 15 miles away. Medical assistants in Virginia earn a median $44,740 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 15 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in VA
- $44,740
3 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Fairfax, VA
School results
Fortis College - Landover
Landover, MD · 24 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +7
What medical assistants earn in Virginia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in VirginiaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $44,740
- $21.51 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,090–$52,000
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in VA
- 16,650
- 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 Fairfax?
The closest are Career Technical Institute (Washington, 15 mi), Fortis College - Landover (Landover, 24 mi), and Prince George's Community College (Largo, 26 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Fairfax cost?
For the 2 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $8,672 to $26,578. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Fairfax?
Across Virginia, the median pay is $44,740 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 Fairfax?
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
- Washington, DC (16 mi)
- Gaithersburg, MD (21 mi)
- Bowie, MD (31 mi)
- Frederick, MD (41 mi)
- Baltimore, MD (48 mi)
- Winchester (52 mi)
- Martinsburg, WV (55 mi)
- Hagerstown, MD (59 mi)