Best Medical Assistant Programs in Chicago, Illinois (2025)

Illinois Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $45,490 $21.87 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour

Medical Assistant Programs in Chicago, Illinois

Across the Chicago area, medical assistants keep clinics moving—managing scheduling and front‑desk support, tracking labs and imaging follow‑ups, and assisting with in‑office procedures. Programs here pair practical labs with on‑site externships across local specialty clinics and multi‑specialty groups, GI, dermatology, and ENT practices so you’re job‑ready on day one.

Below, you can review day, evening, and hybrid schedules near Chicago, map out externships across Chicago clinics and regional health systems, and get ready for AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA — and understand demand across the Prairie State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Chicago, Illinois:


Medical Assistant Training near Chicago

#1

National Latino Education Institute

Chicago, IL 1.1 miles away

Located in Chicago, IL National Latino Education Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Medical Assistant.

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#2

Rush University

Chicago, IL 2.7 miles away

Located in Chicago, IL Rush University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Facilities Management, Medical Assistant, and Occupational Therapy Assistant.

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#3

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL 2.9 miles away

Located in Chicago, IL City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Computer Programming, and Cybersecurity.

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#4

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 4.1 miles away

Located in Chicago, IL DePaul University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Computer Programming, Computer Support Specialist, and Cybersecurity.

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#5

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 4.1 miles away

Located in Chicago, IL Roosevelt University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Criminal Justice.

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Certification & Exams in Illinois

  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.

Illinois Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $45,490 $21.87 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$44,870 per year $21.57 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $35,560

$17.10 per hour

25th Percentile $39,160

$18.83 per hour

75th Percentile $48,660

$23.40 per hour

90th Percentile $54,960

$26.42 per hour

Illinois vs U.S.

Median Wage +2.9%
$45,490

$21.87 per hour

Mean Wage +0.3%
$44,870

$21.57 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 22,990

Employment: 22,990 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
3.79
Employment RSE
4.6%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
22,990 jobs

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

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