Medical Assistant Programs in Tennessee: 24 Colleges and Schools
24 Tennessee schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 985 students: 8 public, 3 private nonprofit, 13 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
24
Schools in Tennessee
985
Graduates in 2024
8
Public colleges
13
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.0801
24 schools in Tennessee graduated 985 Medical Assistants in 2024, out of 1,165 schools nationally. By type: 8 public, 3 private nonprofit, 13 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (22), associate (7).
The largest program is Concorde Career College-Memphis in Memphis with 296 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 24 Tennessee schools
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Public · 33%
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Private nonprofit · 13%
13
Private for-profit · 54%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis | 296 |
| 2 | Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 156 |
| 3 | Academy of Allied Health Careers | Chattanooga | 79 |
| 4 | Fortis Institute-Nashville | Nashville | 68 |
| 5 | South College | Knoxville | 62 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
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24 of 24 schools listed · 15 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga · 3 schools | ||||
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 156 | Website ↗ |
| Academy of Allied Health Careers | Private for-profit | certificate | 79 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Memphis · 3 schools | ||||
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 296 | Website ↗ |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus | Private nonprofit | associate, certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Health-Tech Institute of Memphis | Private for-profit | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville · 3 schools | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | Private for-profit | certificate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| Remington College-Nashville Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Nashville | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Cookeville · 2 schools | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | Private for-profit | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Genesis Career College-Cookeville | Private for-profit | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Jackson · 2 schools | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson | Public | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Jackson State Community College | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 2 schools | ||||
| South College | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville | Private for-profit | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Cleveland · 1 school | ||||
| Cleveland State Community College | Public | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Dyersburg · 1 school | ||||
| Dyersburg State Community College | Public | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Harriman · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Hartsville · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | Public | certificate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Johnson City · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | Private for-profit | certificate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Lebanon · 1 school | ||||
| Genesis Career College-Lebanon | Private for-profit | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Murfreesboro · 1 school | ||||
| Allied Health Careers Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Newbern · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest | Public | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Pulaski · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 24 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | 985 | this page |
| North Carolina | 46 | 880 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Georgia | 38 | 1,391 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Kentucky | 22 | 817 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Alabama | 20 | 639 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Missouri | 18 | 369 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Virginia | 8 | 409 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Mississippi | 6 | 496 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Arkansas | 5 | 6 | Programs in Arkansas → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Medical Assistant programs in Tennessee
- How many Medical Assistant programs are in Tennessee?
- 24 colleges and schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 985 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- Concorde Career College-Memphis in Memphis, with 296 graduates in 2024, followed by Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga in Chattanooga (156).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- 8 public, 3 private nonprofit, 13 private for-profit of the 24 schools.
- What does a Medical Assistant earn in Tennessee?
- Typical Medical Assistant pay in Tennessee is $39,570 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.