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2027 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Illinois

25 Colleges in the United States
1,004 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$36,715 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their medical/clinical assistant programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for medical/clinical assistant students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Medical/Clinical Assistant in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the medical/clinical assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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No school ranked higher than College Of Lake County this year for medical/clinical assistant. College Of Lake County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Grayslake. About 41 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at College Of Lake County in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from College Of Lake County earn around $50,314 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,785 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at College Of Lake County

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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Elgin Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Elgin, Elgin Community College is a large public university. About 18 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Elgin Community College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Elgin Community College earn a median of $46,319 early in their careers. Elgin Community College graduates carry a median of $7,727 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Elgin Community College

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Harper College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Palatine. Harper College awarded about 18 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Harper College earn around $36,111 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,834 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Harper College

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Parkland College
Champaign, IL

A rank of #4 makes Parkland College one of the top schools for medical/clinical assistant. Set in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a large public institution. About 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Parkland College in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $36,872 in their early career. Parkland College graduates carry a median of $10,168 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Parkland College

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Fox College Inc
Tinley Park, IL

Fox College Inc is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Tinley Park, Fox College Inc is a small private for-profit institution. Fox College Inc awarded about 13 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $42,418 in their early career. Fox College Inc graduates carry a median of $21,579 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Fox College Inc

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Waubonsee Community College placed #6 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee Community College is a large public university. Waubonsee Community College awarded about 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Waubonsee Community College generally make around $39,659. Students borrow a median of $9,939 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Waubonsee Community College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage landed the #7 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. About 12 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from College Of Dupage earn around $41,235 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,891. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for College Of Dupage

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City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College placed #8 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College is a large public university. There were roughly 117 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College earn around $36,524 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College

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Kishwaukee College earned the #9 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the rural area of Malta, Kishwaukee College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 11 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Kishwaukee College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Kishwaukee College earn around $30,398 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,328 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Kishwaukee College

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Mattoon. There were roughly 24 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lake Land College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of $30,529 early in their careers. Lake Land College graduates carry a median of $7,769 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Lake Land College

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Joliet Junior College earned the #11 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. About 13 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Joliet Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Joliet Junior College graduates carry a median of $11,995 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Joliet Junior College

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Lewis And Clark Community College came in at #12 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Lewis And Clark Community College awarded about 24 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Lewis And Clark Community College earn a median of $31,916 early in their careers. Lewis And Clark Community College graduates carry a median of $8,801 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Lewis And Clark Community College

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Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

Carl Sandburg College came in at #13 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Carl Sandburg College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Galesburg. There were roughly 14 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Carl Sandburg College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $48,534 in their early career. Carl Sandburg College graduates carry a median of $8,604 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Carl Sandburg College

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South Suburban College
South Holland, IL

South Suburban College placed #14 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of South Holland. About 11 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at South Suburban College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from South Suburban College generally make around $46,568. Students borrow a median of $7,904 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for South Suburban College

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Southwestern Illinois College placed #15 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a large public institution. Southwestern Illinois College awarded about 15 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $44,345 early in their careers. Southwestern Illinois College graduates carry a median of $10,388 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Southwestern Illinois College

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Lincoln Land Community College landed the #16 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Lincoln Land Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Springfield. Lincoln Land Community College awarded about 29 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Lincoln Land Community College generally make around $31,324. Students borrow a median of $16,681 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Lincoln Land Community College

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Moraine Valley Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public institution. About 12 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Moraine Valley Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Moraine Valley Community College earn around $43,844 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,149 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Moraine Valley Community College

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Rasmussen College Illinois earned the #18 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Rockford, Rasmussen College Illinois is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. About 60 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Rasmussen College Illinois in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Rasmussen College Illinois generally make around $32,441. Typical student debt for the program is $20,327. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Rasmussen College Illinois

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Midwestern Career College landed the #19 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Midwestern Career College is a small private for-profit university. Midwestern Career College awarded about 59 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Midwestern Career College generally make around $31,998. Students borrow a median of $7,521 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Midwestern Career College

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Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il placed #20 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il awarded about 164 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $25,826 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il

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First Institute Inc
Crystal Lake, IL

First Institute Inc ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. First Institute Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Crystal Lake. There were roughly 100 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at First Institute Inc in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of First Institute Inc earn a median of $33,597 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from First Institute Inc

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Lincoln College Of Technology Melrose Park placed #22 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Lincoln College Of Technology Melrose Park is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Melrose Park. Lincoln College Of Technology Melrose Park awarded about 162 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Lincoln College Of Technology Melrose Park generally make around $31,098. Typical student debt for the program is $11,237. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Lincoln College Of Technology Melrose Park

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State Career College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. State Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Gurnee. State Career College awarded about 21 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $26,123 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for State Career College

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Calc Institute Of Technology came in at #24 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Alton, Calc Institute Of Technology is a small private for-profit university. About 13 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Calc Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Calc Institute Of Technology generally make around $23,038. Students borrow a median of $8,360 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Calc Institute Of Technology

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Stellar Career College placed #25 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Stellar Career College awarded about 11 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Stellar Career College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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