Quick answer: Medical office administrators in Illinois earn a median of $46,670 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited medical office administrator schools in Illinois with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.
This guide rounds up medical office administrator schools serving Illinois and the local job-market figures worth checking first. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $46,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Illinois figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.
How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 12 schools
within 146 miles, closest group first, then ordered by
BOC Score with the highest at the top.
12 of them carry a score.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal
about the institution rather than about this subject.
Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from
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Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSource: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants annual wage percentiles
Percentile
Annual wage
10th
$35,930
25th
$38,570
50th (median)
$45,930
75th
$50,580
90th
$60,530
Projected employment growth, United States, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, 2024-2034Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year
Employment
2024
850,000
2034 projected
885,300
Percent change
+4.2%
Popular Online Programs in Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does medical office administrator training take in Illinois?
Medical office administrator certificate programs in Illinois typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
How much do medical office administrators earn in Illinois?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), medical office administrators in Illinois earned a median annual wage of approximately $46,670. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $37,440 to $58,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many medical office administrator schools are in Illinois?
The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.
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Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
