Dallas College
- 1601 Botham Jean Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215-3604
- (972) 669-6400
- Programs offered: 85
- Annual completions: 7540
- Online programs available
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Texas earn a median $42,910 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists medical office administration schools near Longview, sorted by distance, with program lengths, credentials, and local wage data so you can compare training options.
Sources: BLS OEWS, May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034; IPEDS / program catalogs, 2024.
This page lists 5 schools within 119 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 5 of them carry a score.
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $35,930 |
| 25th | $38,570 |
| 50th (median) | $45,930 |
| 75th | $50,580 |
| 90th | $60,530 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 850,000 |
| 2034 projected | 885,300 |
| Percent change | +4.2% |
Medical Office Administration is not a state-licensed occupation in most states, including Texas; national certification is voluntary but widely preferred by employers. Confirm any facility-specific requirements before enrolling.
Most medical office administration workers train through a short postsecondary certificate or diploma that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical, lab, or externship hours. A smaller number enter through registered apprenticeships or employer-sponsored training; confirm hour totals and clinical placement details with each program before enrolling.
Medical Office Administration programs blend healthcare fundamentals - anatomy, medical terminology, infection control, and patient safety - with the hands-on skills specific to the role, practiced in labs and a supervised clinical or externship. Coursework also prepares you for the certification or licensing exam where one applies.
Most Medical Office Administration programs are short certificate or diploma tracks that take roughly 4 to 12 months of full-time study; degree tracks (where they exist) run longer. Actual length depends on schedule, clinical hours, and any prerequisites.
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (BLS OEWS May 2025), Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Texas earned a median annual wage of approximately $42,910. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range in Texas was about $33,090 to $56,570 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034) estimate national employment for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants will change +4.2%, with about 85,900 openings per year, including replacements.
This role is not state-licensed in most states, but many employers prefer or require an optional credential such as the NHA CMAA. Confirm requirements with prospective employers and your program before enrolling.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |