Medical Assistant Programs in Virginia: 8 Colleges and Schools
8 Virginia schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 409 students: 2 public, 1 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Virginia · CIP 51.0801
8 schools in Virginia graduated 409 Medical Assistants in 2024, out of 1,165 schools nationally. By type: 2 public, 1 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (8), associate (3).
The largest program is ECPI University in Virginia Beach with 264 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 8 Virginia schools
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Largest programs in Virginia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECPI University | Virginia Beach | 264 |
| 2 | Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond | 45 |
| 3 | Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk | 28 |
| 4 | American National University | Salem | 26 |
| 5 | Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | 25 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Virginia by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk · 2 schools | ||||
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Private for-profit | certificate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Tidewater Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Virginia Beach · 2 schools | ||||
| ECPI University | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 264 | Website ↗ |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Fredericksburg · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Private for-profit | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Melfa · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Shore Community College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Richmond · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Richmond | Private for-profit | certificate | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Salem · 1 school | ||||
| American National University | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 8 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 8 | 409 | this page |
| North Carolina | 46 | 880 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Tennessee | 24 | 985 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Kentucky | 22 | 817 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| West Virginia | 16 | 429 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Maryland | 9 | 422 | Programs in Maryland → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Medical Assistant programs in Virginia
- How many Medical Assistant programs are in Virginia?
- 8 colleges and schools reported medical assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 409 students.
- Which Virginia program is the largest?
- ECPI University in Virginia Beach, with 264 graduates in 2024, followed by Fortis College-Richmond in Richmond (45).
- Are Virginia programs mostly public?
- 2 public, 1 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit of the 8 schools.
- What does a Medical Assistant earn in Virginia?
- Typical Medical Assistant pay in Virginia is $44,740 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.