Medical assistant schools in Charleston, WV
4 schools within 30 miles of Charleston, WV offer medical assistant programs, and one is in Charleston itself. Medical assistants in West Virginia earn a median $37,180 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in WV
- $37,180
4 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Charleston, WV
School results
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · 3.6 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +16
Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston
Charleston, WV · 4.4 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston
Cross Lanes, WV · 10.0 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- IT support & networking
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Putnam Career and Technical Center
Eleanor, WV · 20 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
What medical assistants earn in West Virginia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in West VirginiaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $37,180
- $17.87 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,890–$45,350
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WV
- 4,540
- 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 Charleston?
The closest are BridgeValley Community & Technical College (South Charleston, 4 mi), Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston (Charleston, 4 mi), and West Virginia Junior College - Charleston (Cross Lanes, 10 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Charleston cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,975 to $17,821. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Charleston?
Across West Virginia, the median pay is $37,180 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 Charleston?
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
- Eleanor (20 mi)
- Huntington (44 mi)