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Medical assistant programs in Nevada
11 schools in Nevada offer medical assistant programs (2 of them public), with 10 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $33,243 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant programs in Nevada
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 81 | $55,306 | $62,368 | $27,813 | n/a |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 32 | $47,903 | $52,133 | $27,032 | $16,895 |
| Carrington College-RenoReno, NV | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 40 | $37,379 | $37,804 | $10,418 | n/a |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 126 | $36,363 | $39,786 | $9,500 | $16,895 |
| Carrington College-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 42 | $34,738 | $36,925 | $9,362 | n/a |
| Las Vegas CollegeLas Vegas, NV | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 28 | $34,024 | $35,541 | $8,444 | $19,073 |
| Northwest Career CollegeLas Vegas, NV | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 496 | $33,243 | $36,613 | $9,500 | $15,499 |
| Nevada Career InstituteLas Vegas, NV | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 61 | $32,874 | $33,655 | $9,319 | $41,540 |
| Milan Institute-SparksSparks, NV | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 14 | $32,872 | $34,956 | $9,500 | $14,070 |
| Milan Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 11 | $32,189 | $32,234 | $9,500 | $13,650 |
| United Education Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 171 | $29,581 | $33,079 | $9,500 | $21,500 |
| College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,575 |
| Great Basin CollegeElko, NV | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,200 |
Cities with the most programs: Las Vegas (8), Reno (1), Sparks (1), Elko (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in Nevada?
11 schools in Nevada awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in Nevada has the highest earnings?
Carrington College-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $55,306 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant school in Nevada?
By yearly tuition and fees, Great Basin College in Elko charges $4,200 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do medical assistant graduates make in Nevada?
The typical certificate program in Nevada reported median earnings of $33,243 one year after graduation and $35,541 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Medical assistant programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.