Best Medical Assistant Programs in Salina, Kansas (2025)

Kansas Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Kansas
Kansas Median Pay $39,090 $18.79 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour

Medical Assistant Programs in Salina, Kansas

In and around Salina, medical assistants keep clinics moving—assisting with in‑office procedures, performing EKGs and basic phlebotomy, and taking vitals and blood pressure. Hands‑on tracks mix skills labs with real‑clinic externships across local specialty clinics and multi‑specialty groups, GI, dermatology, and ENT practices so your first day feels like your next step, not your first.

Use this guide to find classroom and hybrid programs around Salina, plan an externship with clinics, hospital affiliates, and private practices around Salina, and get ready for AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA — and understand demand across the Sunflower State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Salina, Kansas:


Medical Assistant Training near Salina

#1

Salina Area Technical College

Salina, KS 1.7 miles away

Located in Salina, KS Salina Area Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.

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#2

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, KS 54.2 miles away

Located in Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.

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#3

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, KS 59.9 miles away

Located in Manhattan, KS Manhattan Area Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Accounting Technology.

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#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 61.5 miles away

Located in Manhattan, KS Kansas State University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Computer Programming.

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  • 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall Manhattan, KS 66506
  • (785) 532-6011

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#5

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS 66.8 miles away

Located in Great Bend, KS Barton County Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Accounting Technology.

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Certification & Exams in Kansas

  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.

Kansas Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $39,090 $18.79 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$40,700 per year $19.57 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $33,030

$15.88 per hour

25th Percentile $36,530

$17.56 per hour

75th Percentile $45,040

$21.66 per hour

90th Percentile $47,920

$23.04 per hour

Kansas vs U.S.

Median Wage -11.6%
$39,090

$18.79 per hour

Mean Wage -9.0%
$40,700

$19.57 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 4,920

Employment: 4,920 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
3.43
Employment RSE
5.4%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
4,920 jobs

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

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