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2027 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

780 Colleges in the United States
24,442 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$38,503 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 780 schools to find the best for medical/clinical assistant students.

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Choosing a Great Medical/Clinical Assistant School

Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

The school you choose for medical/clinical assistant can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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Best Schools for Medical/Clinical Assistant in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall medical/clinical assistant education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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Carrington College California Sacramento is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in medical/clinical assistant. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Carrington College California Sacramento is a mid-sized private for-profit university. About 289 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Carrington College California Sacramento in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Carrington College California Sacramento generally make around $47,096. Typical student debt for the program is $19,441. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Carrington College California Sacramento

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A rank of #2 makes College Of Lake County one of the top schools for medical/clinical assistant. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College Of Lake County is a very large public university. College Of Lake County awarded about 41 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from College Of Lake County generally make around $50,314. Typical student debt for the program is $9,785. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for College Of Lake County

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Renton Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #3. Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Renton. Renton Technical College awarded about 46 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $80,411 in their early career. Renton Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,582 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Renton Technical College

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Mti College
Sacramento, CA

Mti College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in medical/clinical assistant, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Sacramento. Mti College awarded about 73 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Mti College generally make around $30,707. Mti College graduates carry a median of $7,295 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Mti College

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Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in medical/clinical assistant, landing the #5 spot this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. There were roughly 27 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Santa Rosa Junior College

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Carrington College California San Jose came in at #6 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of San Jose. About 163 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Carrington College California San Jose in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Carrington College California San Jose generally make around $32,311. Carrington College California San Jose graduates carry a median of $9,126 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Carrington College California San Jose

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Gateway Community College Central City ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Central City is a small public institution. There were roughly 35 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community College Central City in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Gateway Community College Central City generally make around $31,636. Typical student debt for the program is $15,037. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Gateway Community College Central City

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Capital Community College earned the #8 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. Capital Community College awarded about 69 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Capital Community College earn around $40,439 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Capital Community College

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Elgin Community College landed the #9 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This large public university is located in the city of Elgin. Elgin Community College awarded about 18 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Elgin Community College earn a median of $46,319 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,727. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Elgin Community College

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The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences placed #10 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 28 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences generally make around $62,532. Students borrow a median of $33,202 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

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Carrington College Spokane landed the #11 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Carrington College Spokane is a small private for-profit institution. Carrington College Spokane awarded about 107 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $38,395 in their early career. Carrington College Spokane graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Carrington College Spokane

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College placed #12 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public institution. About 18 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Harper College in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Harper College earn around $36,111 in the first couple years of their career. Harper College graduates carry a median of $9,834 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Harper College

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Moraine Park Technical College landed the #13 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fond du Lac. There were roughly 15 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Moraine Park Technical College earn a median of $36,255 early in their careers. Moraine Park Technical College graduates carry a median of $7,779 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Moraine Park Technical College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System earned the #14 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. There were roughly 20 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $35,884. Typical student debt for the program is $11,553. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Lone Star College System

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Northcentral Technical College earned the #15 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wausau. Northcentral Technical College awarded about 10 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College generally make around $42,339. Northcentral Technical College graduates carry a median of $10,532 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Northcentral Technical College

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Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Parkland College landed the #16 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Parkland College is a large public school located in the city of Champaign. About 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Parkland College in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Parkland College earn around $36,872 in the first couple years of their career. Parkland College graduates carry a median of $10,168 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Parkland College

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Carrington College Boise landed the #17 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Boise, Carrington College Boise is a small private for-profit institution. About 55 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Carrington College Boise in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Carrington College Boise earn around $36,863 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Carrington College Boise

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Carrington College California Pleasant Hill came in at #18 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Carrington College California Pleasant Hill is a small private for-profit university. Carrington College California Pleasant Hill awarded about 113 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Carrington College California Pleasant Hill earn around $47,096 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,441 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Carrington College California Pleasant Hill

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Carrington College California San Leandro placed #19 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Carrington College California San Leandro is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of San Leandro. There were roughly 128 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College California San Leandro in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Carrington College California San Leandro earn a median of $32,311 early in their careers. Carrington College California San Leandro graduates carry a median of $9,126 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Carrington College California San Leandro

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Kansas City Kansas Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 12 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Kansas City Kansas Community College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Kansas City Kansas Community College earn a median of $42,823 early in their careers. Kansas City Kansas Community College graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Carrington College California Stockton landed the #21 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Stockton. About 172 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Carrington College California Stockton in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Carrington College California Stockton generally make around $32,311. Students borrow a median of $9,126 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Carrington College California Stockton

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Fox College Inc
Tinley Park, IL

Fox College Inc landed the #22 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the suburb of Tinley Park, Fox College Inc is a small private for-profit institution. About 13 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Fox College Inc in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Fox College Inc earn a median of $42,418 early in their careers. Fox College Inc graduates carry a median of $21,579 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Fox College Inc

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Gateway Technical College earned the #23 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 17 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Gateway Technical College earn a median of $35,164 early in their careers. Gateway Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,834 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Gateway Technical College

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College placed #24 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Hennepin Technical College awarded about 10 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $37,273 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,887. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Hennepin Technical College

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Carrington College Phoenix ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. There were roughly 176 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College Phoenix in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Carrington College Phoenix earn around $41,576 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,816 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Carrington College Phoenix

Rest of the Top 50 Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s medical/clinical assistant ranking:

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
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Touro College
New York, NY
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Additional Medical/Clinical Assistant Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for medical/clinical assistant:

Rank School Location
#51 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
#52 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
#53 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
#54 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
#55 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake, WI
#56 Carrington College Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
#57 Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA
#58 Century College White Bear Lake, MN
#59 Lake Land College Mattoon, IL
#60 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
#61 Carrington College Tucson Tucson, AZ
#62 South College Knoxville, TN
#63 Rasmussen College Minnesota St. Cloud, MN
#64 Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO
#65 Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN
#66 Montgomery Community College Troy, NC
#67 Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA
#68 Southeastern Community College West Burlington West Burlington, IA
#69 Carrington College Reno Reno, NV
#70 Clark College Vancouver, WA
#71 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
#72 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI
#73 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
#74 Houston Community College Houston, TX
#75 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for medical/clinical assistant:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 780 schools evaluated.

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