Medical Assistant Programs in Alabama: 20 Colleges and Schools
20 Alabama schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 639 students: 12 public, 2 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
20
Schools in Alabama
639
Graduates in 2024
12
Public colleges
6
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Alabama · CIP 51.0801
20 schools in Alabama graduated 639 Medical Assistants in 2024, out of 1,165 schools nationally. By type: 12 public, 2 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (18), associate (15).
The largest program is Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville with 97 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 20 Alabama schools
Hover a segment12
Public · 60%
2
Private nonprofit · 10%
6
Private for-profit · 30%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Alabama
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville | 97 |
| 2 | Fortis College-Dothan | Dothan | 77 |
| 3 | Fortis College-Montgomery | Montgomery | 73 |
| 4 | Fortis College | Mobile | 69 |
| 5 | Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Birmingham | 55 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Alabama by city
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20 of 20 schools listed · 14 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery · 3 schools | ||||
| Fortis College-Montgomery | Private for-profit | certificate | 73 | Website ↗ |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| South University-Montgomery | Private for-profit | associate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Birmingham · 2 schools | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Private for-profit | certificate | 55 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Dothan · 2 schools | ||||
| Fortis College-Dothan | Private for-profit | certificate | 77 | Website ↗ |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | Public | associate, certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Huntsville · 2 schools | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville | Private for-profit | certificate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Mobile · 2 schools | ||||
| Fortis College | Private for-profit | certificate | 69 | Website ↗ |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus | Private nonprofit | associate, certificate | 42 | Website ↗ |
| Alexander City · 1 school | ||||
| Central Alabama Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Bay Minette · 1 school | ||||
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Enterprise · 1 school | ||||
| Enterprise State Community College | Public | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Hanceville · 1 school | ||||
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Public | certificate, associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Jasper · 1 school | ||||
| Bevill State Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Muscle Shoals · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Phenix City · 1 school | ||||
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Rainsville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 97 | Website ↗ |
| Wadley · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Union State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 19 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 20 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 20 | 639 | this page |
| Florida | 73 | 4,070 | Programs in Florida → |
| Georgia | 38 | 1,391 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Tennessee | 24 | 985 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Mississippi | 6 | 496 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Medical Assistant programs in Alabama
- How many Medical Assistant programs are in Alabama?
- 20 colleges and schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 639 students.
- Which Alabama program is the largest?
- Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, with 97 graduates in 2024, followed by Fortis College-Dothan in Dothan (77).
- Are Alabama programs mostly public?
- Yes: 12 public, 2 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit of the 20 schools.
- What does a Medical Assistant earn in Alabama?
- Typical Medical Assistant pay in Alabama is $36,100 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.