Medical assistant schools in Tacoma, WA
10 schools within 30 miles of Tacoma, WA offer medical assistant programs, and 2 are in Tacoma itself. Medical assistants in Washington earn a median $59,290 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in WA
- $59,290
10 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Tacoma, WA
School results
UEI College-Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · 4.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +2
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA · 5.6 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +16
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Highline College
Des Moines, WA · 12 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- IT support & networking
- +3
Pima Medical Institute - Renton
Renton, WA · 19 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Carpentry
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA · 27 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +7
What medical assistants earn in Washington
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in WashingtonHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $59,290
- $28.50 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,540–$74,200
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WA
- 19,500
- 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 Tacoma?
The closest are Bates Technical College (Tacoma, under 1 mile), UEI College-Tacoma (Tacoma, 5 mi), and Clover Park Technical College (Lakewood, 6 mi). In total, 10 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Tacoma cost?
For the 10 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,292 to $36,850. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Tacoma?
Across Washington, the median pay is $59,290 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 Tacoma?
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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