2027 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in the Southwest Region
Medical/Clinical Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 105 schools to find the best for medical/clinical assistant students.
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Best Schools for Medical/Clinical Assistant in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall medical/clinical assistant education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant
No school ranked higher than Gateway Community College Central City this year for medical/clinical assistant. 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.
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Lone Star College System is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #2. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. There were roughly 20 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Lone Star College System earn around $35,884 in the first couple years of their career. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $11,553 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Carrington College Phoenix, which ranked #3. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. Carrington College Phoenix awarded about 176 medical/clinical assistant degrees 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. Typical student debt for the program is $20,816.
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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Carrington College Mesa, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Mesa, Carrington College Mesa is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 75 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College Mesa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $41,576 in their early career. Carrington College Mesa graduates carry a median of $20,816 in student loans.
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Phoenix College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in medical/clinical assistant, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. Phoenix College awarded about 109 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Phoenix College graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans.
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Tarrant County College District landed the #6 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. About 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Tarrant County College District in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $45,158 in their early career. Tarrant County College District graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans.
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Carrington College Tucson earned the #7 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Carrington College Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson. About 135 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Carrington College Tucson in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $29,556 in their early career. Carrington College Tucson graduates carry a median of $9,174 in student loans.
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Houston Community College placed #8 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 90 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $38,964 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,299 to complete this degree.
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Carrington College Albuquerque came in at #9 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Carrington College Albuquerque is a small private for-profit institution. Carrington College Albuquerque awarded about 75 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Carrington College Albuquerque earn around $29,556 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,174 to complete this degree.
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San Jacinto Community College placed #10 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. About 79 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $40,933. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $14,938 in student loans.
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Mclennan Community College came in at #11 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This large public university is located in the city of Waco. There were roughly 16 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Mclennan Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Mclennan Community College earn around $40,499 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,500.
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Del Mar College landed the #12 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This large public university is located in the city of Corpus Christi. About 14 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Del Mar College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Del Mar College earn a median of $42,057 early in their careers. Del Mar College graduates carry a median of $7,000 in student loans.
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Eastern Arizona College placed #13 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 33 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Arizona College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Eastern Arizona College earn a median of $24,693 early in their careers. Eastern Arizona College graduates carry a median of $6,781 in student loans.
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El Paso Community College landed the #14 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. There were roughly 38 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from El Paso Community College earn around $29,086 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,542 to complete this degree.
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Amarillo College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a large public university. Amarillo College awarded about 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Amarillo College earn around $49,025 in the first couple years of their career. Amarillo College graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans.
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El Centro College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. There were roughly 64 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from El Centro College earn around $27,898 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete this degree.
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College Of The Mainland ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Texas City. College Of The Mainland awarded about 15 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of College Of The Mainland earn a median of $26,157 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,928.
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New Mexico State University Dona Ana earned the #18 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 19 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Dona Ana in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from New Mexico State University Dona Ana generally make around $39,399. Students borrow a median of $10,284 to complete this degree.
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Collin County Community College District ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public institution. About 52 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Collin County Community College District earn a median of $42,177 early in their careers. Collin County Community College District graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans.
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Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the town of Roswell, Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus is a mid-sized public institution. About 11 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $21,129 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,110.
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South Texas College placed #21 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This very large public university is located in the city of McAllen. South Texas College graduates 20% of students within six years. South Texas College awarded about 25 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from South Texas College earn around $32,084 in the first couple years of their career. South Texas College graduates carry a median of $10,378 in student loans.
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Cochise College placed #22 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public institution. Cochise College awarded about 39 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Cochise College generally make around $40,712. Typical student debt for the program is $12,013.
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Panola College earned the #23 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Carthage. About 29 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Panola College in the most recent year.
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Laredo Community College came in at #24 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This large public university is located in the city of Laredo. About 25 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Laredo Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Laredo Community College generally make around $32,392. Laredo Community College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans.
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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #25 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. Central New Mexico Community College awarded about 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $34,751 in their early career. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 105 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
