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Medical assistant programs in Virginia
20 schools in Virginia offer medical assistant programs (9 of them public), with 9 certificate and 16 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $28,270 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant programs in Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale, VA | Community college | Associate degree | 36 | $52,752 | $53,720 | $13,082 | $6,062 |
| Eastern Virginia Career CollegeFredericksburg, VA | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 6 | $50,731 | $55,187 | n/a | $34,950 |
| Riverside College of Health SciencesNewport News, VA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 6 | $49,605 | $50,710 | n/a | $16,100 |
| Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA | Community college | Associate degree | 34 | $48,189 | $50,925 | $7,173 | $6,012 |
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | Public university | Associate degree | 15 | $47,918 | $50,335 | n/a | $12,952 |
| Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | $42,272 | $44,707 | n/a | $5,154 |
| South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA | For-profit college | Associate degree | 14 | $42,087 | $50,681 | $20,000 | $18,145 |
| South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | For-profit college | Associate degree | 9 | $42,087 | $50,681 | $20,000 | $18,145 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 25 | $37,324 | $40,225 | $20,393 | $18,640 |
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 294 | $36,193 | $38,663 | $18,158 | $18,484 |
| Eastern Virginia Career CollegeFredericksburg, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 8 | $34,146 | $34,819 | n/a | $34,950 |
| American National UniversitySalem, VA | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 23 | $32,289 | $32,961 | $16,582 | $11,973 |
| Southwest Virginia Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 15 | $31,476 | $45,164 | n/a | $5,252 |
| American National UniversitySalem, VA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 12 | $30,416 | $33,200 | $11,509 | $11,973 |
| Fortis College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 28 | $26,124 | $29,744 | $9,500 | $15,381 |
| Fortis College-RichmondRichmond, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 45 | $26,124 | $29,744 | $9,500 | $16,345 |
| Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $42,378 | n/a | $5,229 |
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | $38,062 | n/a | $18,484 |
| Chester Career CollegeCHESTER, VA | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | $30,015 | n/a | $36,500 |
| Chester Career CollegeCHESTER, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $36,500 |
| Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove, VA | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,406 |
| Medical Solutions AcademyDanville, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | $2,800 | $14,110 |
| Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA | Community college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,149 |
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,547 |
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,547 |
Cities with the most programs: Virginia Beach (3), Norfolk (2), Annandale (1), Fredericksburg (1), Newport News (1), Radford (1), Wytheville (1), Glen Allen (1), Salem (1), Cedar Bluff (1), Richmond (1), Melfa (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in Virginia?
20 schools in Virginia awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 certificate and 16 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in Virginia has the highest earnings?
Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $52,752 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant school in Virginia?
By yearly tuition and fees, Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville charges $5,149 (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 Virginia?
The typical certificate program in Virginia reported median earnings of $28,270 one year after graduation and $34,010 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.