36 schools · Tennessee
Medical assistant programs in Tennessee
36 schools in Tennessee offer medical assistant programs (20 of them public), with 29 certificate and 16 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $28,580 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant programs in Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | $49,914 | $50,158 | n/a | $4,916 |
| Jackson State Community CollegeJackson, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 29 | $44,286 | $50,670 | n/a | $5,204 |
| Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | $43,746 | $51,709 | n/a | $4,900 |
| Nashville State Community CollegeNashville, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | $43,578 | $49,331 | n/a | $4,876 |
| Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 26 | $43,025 | $46,116 | n/a | $4,896 |
| Concorde Career College-MemphisMemphis, TN | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 39 | $39,809 | $50,436 | $20,875 | $18,538 |
| South CollegeKnoxville, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 66 | $39,542 | $46,109 | $22,419 | $19,360 |
| Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 28 | $39,381 | $44,612 | n/a | $5,160 |
| Herzing University-NashvilleNashville, TN | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 3 | $36,613 | $36,188 | $8,123 | $13,820 |
| Miller-Motte College-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 280 | $34,778 | $33,255 | $25,555 | n/a |
| Genesis Career College-LebanonLebanon, TN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 21 | $32,777 | $32,035 | n/a | $17,995 |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical CareersChattanooga, TN | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 0 | $30,280 | $26,471 | n/a | $12,709 |
| Remington College-Memphis CampusMemphis, TN | Nonprofit trade school | Associate degree | 4 | $30,237 | $37,677 | $23,162 | $21,412 |
| Fortis Institute-CookevilleCookeville, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 27 | $30,149 | $33,718 | $9,500 | $15,542 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $29,985 | $31,975 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson CityJohnson City, TN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 38 | $29,710 | $32,838 | $9,392 | $16,297 |
| Fortis Institute-NashvilleNashville, TN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 68 | $29,296 | $31,077 | $9,500 | $16,116 |
| South CollegeKnoxville, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 48 | $28,683 | $36,738 | $9,500 | $19,360 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology NorthwestNewbern, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 18 | $28,477 | n/a | n/a | $5,948 |
| Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, TN | Community college | Certificate | 17 | $27,513 | $38,622 | n/a | $4,916 |
| Remington College-Memphis CampusMemphis, TN | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 17 | $27,384 | $31,050 | $9,500 | $21,412 |
| Remington College-Nashville CampusNashville, TN | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 27 | $27,384 | $31,050 | $9,500 | $20,690 |
| Miller-Motte College-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 29 | $26,694 | $28,749 | $15,333 | n/a |
| Concorde Career College-MemphisMemphis, TN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 395 | $26,289 | $29,579 | $9,500 | $18,538 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisMemphis, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | $24,848 | $25,891 | n/a | $7,336 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | $54,736 | n/a | $5,217 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HarrimanHarriman, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | $38,490 | n/a | $4,761 |
| Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $35,525 | n/a | $5,228 |
| Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN | Community college | Certificate | 27 | n/a | $30,875 | n/a | $4,896 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-LivingstonLivingston, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $26,736 | n/a | $4,761 |
| Academy of Allied Health CareersChattanooga, TN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 79 | n/a | n/a | $8,191 | $9,825 |
| Columbia State Community CollegeColumbia, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,104 |
| Dyersburg State Community CollegeDyersburg, TN | Community college | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,902 |
| Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TN | Private college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26,260 |
| Genesis Career College-CookevilleCookeville, TN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,570 |
| Jackson State Community CollegeJackson, TN | Community college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,204 |
| Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TN | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,160 |
| Southern Adventist UniversityCollegedale, TN | Private college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $28,900 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,217 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-DicksonDickson, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,435 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HartsvilleHartsville, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,948 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksboroJacksboro, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,510 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonJackson, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,476 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-HuntsvilleHuntsville, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,247 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-PulaskiPulaski, TN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,761 |
Cities with the most programs: Chattanooga (4), Nashville (4), Memphis (4), Jackson (2), Knoxville (2), Harriman (2), Cookeville (2), Gallatin (1), Morristown (1), Lebanon (1), Johnson City (1), Newbern (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in Tennessee?
36 schools in Tennessee awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 29 certificate and 16 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in Tennessee has the highest earnings?
Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $49,914 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant school in Tennessee?
By yearly tuition and fees, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville in Huntsville charges $4,247 (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 Tennessee?
The typical certificate program in Tennessee reported median earnings of $28,580 one year after graduation and $31,526 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.