2027 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Texas
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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 61 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 Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall medical/clinical assistant education in Texas.
Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant
Leading the list is Lone Star College System, our #1 school for medical/clinical assistant. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. Lone Star College System awarded about 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $35,884 in their early career. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $11,553 in student loans.
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Tarrant County College District came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. Tarrant County College District awarded about 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Tarrant County College District generally make around $45,158. Students borrow a median of $15,148 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Houston Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public institution. Houston Community College awarded about 90 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $38,964 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,299.
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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at San Jacinto Community College, which ranked #4. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 79 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $40,933. Students borrow a median of $14,938 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Mclennan Community College, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the city of Waco. About 16 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Mclennan Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Mclennan Community College generally make around $40,499. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete this degree.
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Del Mar College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Del Mar College is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. There were roughly 14 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Del Mar College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Del Mar College earn around $42,057 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000.
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El Paso Community College placed #7 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public institution. El Paso Community College awarded about 38 medical/clinical assistant degrees 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. Typical student debt for the program is $8,542.
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Amarillo College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a large public institution. About 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Amarillo College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Amarillo College generally make around $49,025. Typical student debt for the program is $15,500.
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El Centro College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public university. There were roughly 64 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $27,898 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete this degree.
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College Of The Mainland came in at #10 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public university. About 15 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at College Of The Mainland in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from College Of The Mainland earn around $26,157 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,928 to complete this degree.
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Collin County Community College District landed the #11 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of McKinney. There were roughly 52 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $42,177 in their early career. Collin County Community College District graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans.
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South Texas College placed #12 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This very large public university is located in the city of McAllen. About 20% of students finish within six years. About 25 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at South Texas College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from South Texas College generally make around $32,084. Typical student debt for the program is $10,378.
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Panola College earned the #13 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Panola College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Carthage. Panola College awarded about 29 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year.
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Laredo Community College landed the #14 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This large public university is located in the city of Laredo. Laredo Community College awarded about 25 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $32,392 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete this degree.
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San Antonio College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a very large public institution. About 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at San Antonio College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of San Antonio College earn a median of $37,855 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,839 to complete this degree.
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Concorde Career College Dallas placed #16 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Dallas, Concorde Career College Dallas is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 194 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Concorde Career College Dallas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $40,294 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,924.
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Concorde Career College Grand Prairie earned the #17 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Grand Prairie, Concorde Career College Grand Prairie is a small private for-profit university. About 224 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Concorde Career College Grand Prairie in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Concorde Career College Grand Prairie generally make around $25,032. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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The College Of Health Care Professions Austin landed the #18 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. The College Of Health Care Professions Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin. About 306 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at The College Of Health Care Professions Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from The College Of Health Care Professions Austin generally make around $30,137. Typical student debt for the program is $9,104.
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Pima Medical Institute Houston landed the #19 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Pima Medical Institute Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Pima Medical Institute Houston awarded about 327 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Pima Medical Institute Houston earn a median of $38,045 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree.
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The College Of Health Care Professions Dallas placed #20 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Dallas, The College Of Health Care Professions Dallas is a small private for-profit institution. The College Of Health Care Professions Dallas awarded about 201 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from The College Of Health Care Professions Dallas generally make around $30,137. Typical student debt for the program is $9,104.
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College Of Health Care Professions Northwest landed the #21 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Houston, College Of Health Care Professions Northwest is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. There were roughly 791 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at College Of Health Care Professions Northwest in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $26,556 in their early career. College Of Health Care Professions Northwest graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans.
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Pima Medical Institute El Paso placed #22 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of El Paso. There were roughly 151 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pima Medical Institute El Paso in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Pima Medical Institute El Paso generally make around $38,045. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree.
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The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. About 280 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $26,556 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree.
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Concorde Career College San Antonio came in at #24 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, Concorde Career College San Antonio is a small private for-profit university. Concorde Career College San Antonio awarded about 178 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Concorde Career College San Antonio generally make around $38,738. Students borrow a median of $18,250 to complete this degree.
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Astrodome Career Centers landed the #25 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Houston, Astrodome Career Centers is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 308 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Astrodome Career Centers in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Astrodome Career Centers earn a median of $26,556 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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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 · 61 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.
