Best Medical Assistant Programs in Arlington, Texas (2025)

Texas Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $38,930 $18.71 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour

Medical Assistant Programs in Arlington, Texas

From downtown Arlington to surrounding neighborhoods, medical assistants keep clinics moving—greeting and rooming patients, coordinating referrals and prior authorizations, and recording histories and updating EHRs. Hands‑on tracks mix simulation labs with coordinated externships across local GI, dermatology, and ENT practices, hospital outpatient departments so you graduate ready for day‑one impact.

Use the resources here to line up accelerated or flexible options in Arlington, build externship experience across neighborhood clinics in Arlington, and prep for certification (CMA/CCMA) — and explore opportunities across the Lone Star State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Arlington, Texas:


Medical Assistant Training near Arlington

#1

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 2.3 miles away

Located in Arlington, TX The University of Texas at Arlington is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Art and Design Foundations, and HVAC Automation Technology.

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#2

Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington

Arlington, TX 3.5 miles away

Located in Arlington, TX Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Computer Support Specialist, HVAC Technician, and Medical Assistant.

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#3

Peloton College

Arlington, TX 4.5 miles away

Located in Arlington, TX Peloton College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Electrician, Medical Assistant, and Medical Billing & Coding Specialist. The campus serves roughly 103 learners.

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#4

Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX 5 miles away

Located in Grand Prairie, TX Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, and EKG Technician. The campus serves roughly 285 learners.

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#5

Remington College-Fort Worth Campus

North Richland Hills, TX 12.2 miles away

Located in North Richland Hills, TX Remington College-Fort Worth Campus is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Building Construction Technology, Dental Assistant, and Graphic Design. The campus serves roughly 164 learners.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $19,341
  • Out-of-state tuition: $19,341
Contact
  • 5555 Rufe Snow Drive, Suite 150 North Richland Hills, TX 76180
  • (817) 451-0011

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC


Certification & Exams in Texas

  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.

Texas Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $38,930 $18.71 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$40,470 per year $19.46 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $30,160

$14.50 per hour

25th Percentile $35,980

$17.30 per hour

75th Percentile $45,840

$22.04 per hour

90th Percentile $48,350

$23.25 per hour

Texas vs U.S.

Median Wage -11.9%
$38,930

$18.71 per hour

Mean Wage -9.5%
$40,470

$19.46 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 72,280

Employment: 72,280 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
5.22
Employment RSE
4.0%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
72,280 jobs

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

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