Medical Assistant Programs in Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC has 3 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 122 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $32,432 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Fortis College-Columbia, Southeastern College-Columbia and South University-Columbia.

3
Schools with this program
122
Graduates last year
$32,432
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 medical assistant programs in Columbia, SC

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Fortis College-Columbia

Columbia, SC

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,535
Graduates last year
101
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,432
Type
Private for-profit

Southeastern College-Columbia

Columbia, SC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$26,016
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,084
Type
Private for-profit

South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,145
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,087
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Columbia

Common questions

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,432 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.