Best Medical Assistant Programs in Appleton, Wisconsin (2025)

Wisconsin Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Wisconsin
Wisconsin Median Pay $47,610 $22.89 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour

Medical Assistant Programs in Appleton, Wisconsin

In and around Appleton, medical assistants keep clinics moving—tracking labs and imaging follow‑ups, administering injections under supervision, and coordinating referrals and prior authorizations. Hands‑on tracks mix simulation labs with coordinated externships across local GI, dermatology, and ENT practices, orthopedics and cardiology offices so your first day feels like your next step, not your first.

Use this guide to find classroom and hybrid programs around Appleton, map out externships across Appleton clinics and regional health systems, and get ready for AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA — and understand demand across the Badger State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Appleton, Wisconsin:


Medical Assistant Training near Appleton

#1

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI 3.6 miles away

Located in Appleton, WI Fox Valley Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Auto Body and Collision Repair, and Automotive Technician.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 19.2 miles away

Located in Oshkosh, WI University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Electrician, and Entrepreneurship.

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#3

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, WI 22.2 miles away

Located in Green Bay, WI Northeast Wisconsin 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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#4

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI 23.1 miles away

Located in Green Bay, WI Rasmussen University-Wisconsin is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The campus serves roughly 154 learners.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $11,982
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,982
Contact
  • 904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100 Green Bay, WI 54303-2349
  • (920) 593-8400

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#5

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI 34 miles away

Located in Fond du Lac, WI Moraine Park Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Barbering.

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Certification & Exams in Wisconsin

  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.

Wisconsin Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $47,610 $22.89 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$47,230 per year $22.71 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $38,440

$18.48 per hour

25th Percentile $43,460

$20.89 per hour

75th Percentile $50,010

$24.04 per hour

90th Percentile $55,880

$26.87 per hour

Wisconsin vs U.S.

Median Wage +7.7%
$47,610

$22.89 per hour

Mean Wage +5.6%
$47,230

$22.71 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 12,900

Employment: 12,900 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
4.41
Employment RSE
3.5%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
12,900 jobs

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

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