Best Medical Assistant Programs in Norfolk, Nebraska (2025)

Nebraska Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Nebraska
Nebraska Median Pay $46,080 $22.16 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour

Medical Assistant Programs in Norfolk, Nebraska

In and around Norfolk, medical assistants keep clinics moving—tracking labs and imaging follow‑ups, managing scheduling and front‑desk support, and greeting and rooming patients. Nearby programs combine skills labs with real‑clinic externships across local urgent care centers, primary care and family medicine so your first day feels like your next step, not your first.

Use the resources here to review day, evening, and hybrid schedules near Norfolk, build externship experience across neighborhood clinics in Norfolk, and prepare for credentials like CMA, RMA, or CCMA — with context on statewide demand in the Cornhusker State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Norfolk, Nebraska:


Medical Assistant Training near Norfolk

#1

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 0.9 miles away

Located in Norfolk, NE Northeast 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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#2

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD 57.9 miles away

Located in Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Facilities Management, and Medical Assistant.

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#3

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD 58.1 miles away

Located in Vermillion, SD University of South Dakota is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Dental Assistant, and Dental Hygiene.

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#4

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA 61.1 miles away

Located in Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Art and Design Foundations, and Graphic Design.

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#5

St Luke's College

Sioux City, IA 61.8 miles away

Located in Sioux City, IA St Luke's College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Phlebotomy Technician.

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Certification & Exams in Nebraska

  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.

Nebraska Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $46,080 $22.16 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$45,090 per year $21.68 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $35,620

$17.13 per hour

25th Percentile $38,430

$18.48 per hour

75th Percentile $48,510

$23.32 per hour

90th Percentile $56,990

$27.40 per hour

Nebraska vs U.S.

Median Wage +4.3%
$46,080

$22.16 per hour

Mean Wage +0.8%
$45,090

$21.68 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 2,560

Employment: 2,560 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
2.52
Employment RSE
8.5%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
2,560 jobs

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

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