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2023 Best Value Colleges for Medical/Clinical Assistant (Income $0-$30k)

323 Ranked Colleges
56,466 Degrees Awarded
$3,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Medical/Clinical Assistant is the 122nd most popular major in the country with 56,466 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 323 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in medical/clinical assistant. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great medical/clinical assistant programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the medical/clinical assistant program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Medical/Clinical Assistant (Income $0-$30k)

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Stanford University
Stanford, California

Out of the 323 schools in the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stanford University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 27 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Stanford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. It costs about $1,233 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Stanford University.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this large public school handed out 31 degrees to qualified ’s medical/clinical assistant students in 2020-2021.

FSCJ also took the #7 spot in our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville is $1,144 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Chattahoochee Technical College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k. Chattahoochee Technical College is located in Marietta, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to qualified students.

Chattahoochee Technical College also made our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list, coming in at #21. It costs about $2,058 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Chattahoochee Technical College.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Rome, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualified ’s medical/clinical assistant students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is also in the top of our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” ranking. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $306 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, Georgia

Out of the 323 schools in the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lanier Technical College landed the #5 spot on the list. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Oakwood, Georgia. It awarded 54 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Lanier Technical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Lanier Technical College is $5,166 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Southern Regional Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Southwest Georgia Technical College is located in Thomasville, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to qualified students.

Southwest Georgia Technical College excels when it comes to medical/clinical assistant quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $-1,696 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Southern Regional Technical College. When an average net price is negative, it usually means that the student will receive more financial aid than it costs to attend the school.

Full Southwest Georgia Technical College Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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Sinclair Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 96 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Sinclair Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Sinclair Community College is $3,594 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, Georgia

Central Georgia Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, and it awarded 45 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

CGTC excels when it comes to medical/clinical assistant quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. It costs about $1,458 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Central Georgia Technical College.

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South Texas College
McAllen, Texas

With a ranking of #9, South Texas College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in McAllen, Texas, and it awarded 74 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

South Texas College excels when it comes to medical/clinical assistant quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend South Texas College is $1,200 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full South Texas College Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to 538 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k list, Ivy Tech Community College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Ivy Tech Community College is $6,213 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Ivy Tech Community College Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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With a ranking of #11, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 13 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $1,613 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

Full Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, California

Cerritos College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cerritos College is located in Norwalk, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cerritos College, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Cerritos College is $1,419 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Albany Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. Albany Technical College is a small school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 18 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Albany Technical College is $84 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Dothan, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Wallace Community College, Dothan is $714 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Canada College
Redwood City, California

Canada College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Canada College is a small school located in Redwood City, California that handed out 20 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Canada College is $1,385 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. Santa Ana, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to 211 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, SAC also did well on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. It costs about $3,975 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Santa Ana College.

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #17, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k list, Central Piedmont Community College has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Central Piedmont Community College is $5,676 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, Illinois

Lake Land College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Mattoon, Illinois, this small public school handed out 58 degrees to qualified ’s medical/clinical assistant students in 2020-2021.

Lake Land College excels when it comes to medical/clinical assistant quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $3,136 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Lake Land College.

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North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, Georgia

North Georgia Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Clarkesville, Georgia, and it awarded 37 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $2,707 for medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend North Georgia Technical College.

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North Seattle College
Seattle, Washington

North Seattle College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. North Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

North Seattle excels when it comes to medical/clinical assistant quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for North Seattle is $4,216 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Hudson, North Carolina, and it awarded 15 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend CCCTI is $3,705 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Dover, Delaware, and it awarded 13 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Delaware Tech also took the #4 spot in our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is $7,704 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas

With a ranking of #23, Amarillo College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. Amarillo College is a public institution located in Amarillo, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Amarillo College also claimed a top spot on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Amarillo College is $5,562 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Amarillo College Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 62 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Jefferson Community and Technical College also claimed a top spot on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” list. It costs about $4,983 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Full Jefferson Community and Technical College Medical/Clinical Assistant Report

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Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts

Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k list. MWCC is located in Gardner, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s medical/clinical assistant degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our medical/clinical assistant students whose families make $0-$30k list, MWCC has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend MWCC is $6,441 for Medical/Clinical Assistant students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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Rest of the Best 49 in Best Value Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools For Those Making $0-$30k

Not only did these schools make the top 49 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Southwestern Community College
Sylva, North Carolina
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College of the Mainland
Texas City, Texas
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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, Washington
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North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Highline College
Des Moines, Washington
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Pitt Community College
Winterville, North Carolina
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Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California
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Richmond Community College
Hamlet, North Carolina
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Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California
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Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois
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Central Community College
Grand Island, Nebraska
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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, Washington

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