Best Medical Assistant Programs in Washington, District of Columbia (2025)

Updated November 21, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

District of Columbia Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

District of Columbia
District of Columbia Median Pay $49,740 $23.91 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Medical Assistant Programs in Washington, District of Columbia

Across Greater Washington, medical assistants keep clinics moving—greeting and rooming patients, administering injections under supervision, and performing EKGs and basic phlebotomy. Hands‑on tracks mix hands‑on labs with supervised externships across local specialty clinics and multi‑specialty groups, urgent care centers so your first day feels like your next step, not your first.

This page helps you compare certificate, diploma, and associate tracks near Washington, align your externship with local employers across Washington, and prep for certification (CMA/CCMA) — with insight for District residents.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Washington, District of Columbia:

Medical Assistant Training near Washington

#1

George Washington University

Washington, DC 0.7 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $64,990
  • Out-of-state tuition: $64,990
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

Howard University

Washington, DC 1.2 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $33,344
  • Out-of-state tuition: $33,344
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

Career Technical Institute

Washington, DC 1.3 miles away
Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact
  • 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002 Washington, DC 20005
  • (202) 467-4223

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Georgetown University

Washington, DC 3 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $65,081
  • Out-of-state tuition: $65,081
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#5

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC 3.4 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $55,834
  • Out-of-state tuition: $55,834
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Certification & Exams in District of Columbia

  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.

District of Columbia Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $49,740 $23.91 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$52,880 per year $25.42 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $39,000

$18.75 per hour

25th Percentile $46,720

$22.46 per hour

75th Percentile $56,460

$27.15 per hour

90th Percentile $62,630

$30.11 per hour

District of Columbia vs U.S.

Median Wage +12.5%
$49,740

$23.91 per hour

Mean Wage +18.2%
$52,880

$25.42 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 2,530

Employment: 2,530 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
3.58
Employment RSE
11.1%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
2,530 jobs

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

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