Best Medical Assistant Programs in Indiana, Pennsylvania (2025)

Pennsylvania Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Median Pay $42,810 $20.58 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour

Medical Assistant Programs in Indiana, Pennsylvania

Across Greater Indiana, medical assistants keep clinics moving—administering injections under supervision, performing EKGs and basic phlebotomy, and tracking labs and imaging follow‑ups. Programs here pair skills labs with real‑clinic externships across local GI, dermatology, and ENT practices, specialty clinics and multi‑specialty groups so your first day feels like your next step, not your first.

Use the resources here to find classroom and hybrid programs around Indiana, align your externship with local employers across Indiana, and prep for certification (CMA/CCMA) — and understand demand across the Keystone State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Indiana, Pennsylvania:


Medical Assistant Training near Indiana

#1

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA 2.1 miles away

Located in Indiana, PA Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Culinary And Pastry.

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#2

Indiana County Technology Center

Indiana, PA 2.1 miles away

Located in Indiana, PA Indiana County Technology Center 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

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, PA 23.8 miles away

Located in Johnstown, PA Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Corrections.

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#4

Commonwealth Technical Institute

Johnstown, PA 24.7 miles away

Located in Johnstown, PA Commonwealth Technical Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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#5

DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Johnstown, PA 25.1 miles away

Located in Johnstown, PA DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, and Medical Assistant.

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Certification & Exams in Pennsylvania

  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.

Pennsylvania Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $42,810 $20.58 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$42,940 per year $20.64 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $35,720

$17.17 per hour

25th Percentile $37,780

$18.16 per hour

75th Percentile $46,480

$22.35 per hour

90th Percentile $49,890

$23.99 per hour

Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Median Wage -3.1%
$42,810

$20.58 per hour

Mean Wage -4.0%
$42,940

$20.64 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 23,650

Employment: 23,650 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
3.93
Employment RSE
4.4%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
23,650 jobs

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

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