Best Medical Assistant Programs in Searcy, Arkansas (2025)

Updated October 28, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Arkansas Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Arkansas
Arkansas Median Pay $37,150 $17.86 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Medical Assistant Programs in Searcy, Arkansas

Across metro Searcy, medical assistants keep clinics moving—administering injections under supervision, assisting with in‑office procedures, and recording histories and updating EHRs. Nearby programs combine practical labs with on‑site externships across local urgent care centers, specialty clinics and multi‑specialty groups so your first day feels like your next step, not your first.

Below, you can compare certificate, diploma, and associate tracks near Searcy, align your externship with local employers across Searcy, and get ready for AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA — and see wages and job outlook across the Natural State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Searcy, Arkansas:

Medical Assistant Training near Searcy

#2

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Beebe, AR 14.9 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,216
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,040
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#5

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR 47.6 miles away
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Certification & Exams in Arkansas

  1. Complete an accredited medical assistant certificate, diploma, or associate degree program.
  2. Finish your clinical externship hours and build confidence with front- and back-office skills.
  3. Sit for credentials like AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA based on employer preferences.

Tips for Choosing a Medical Assistant Program

  • Confirm the school is CAAHEP or ABHES accredited if you plan to earn the CMA credential.
  • Ask about lab simulations, EHR training, and how externship placements are coordinated.
  • Compare day, evening, and accelerated schedules that fit your work and family commitments.
  • Review certification exam pass rates, job placement support, and employer partnerships.

Arkansas Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Data Year: 2024 • Arkansas

Median Pay (2024) $37,150 $17.86 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$38,060 per year $18.30 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $30,620

$14.72 per hour

25th Percentile $34,910

$16.78 per hour

75th Percentile $40,140

$19.30 per hour

90th Percentile $45,750

$22.00 per hour

Arkansas vs U.S.

Median Wage -16.0%
$37,150

$17.86 per hour

Mean Wage -14.9%
$38,060

$18.30 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 4,990

Employment: 4,990 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
3.87
Employment RSE
5.2%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
4,990 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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