Medical Assistant Programs in Virginia

Virginia has 8 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 2 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 409 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $32,289 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at ECPI University, Fortis College-Richmond and Fortis College-Norfolk.

8
Schools with this program
409
Graduates last year
$32,289
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 medical assistant programs in Virginia

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ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,484
Graduates last year
264
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,193
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Richmond

Richmond, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,345
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,124
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,381
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,124
Type
Private for-profit

American National University

Salem, VA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$11,973
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,416
Type
Private for-profit

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,640
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,324
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,289 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public medical assistant programs in Virginia?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Eastern Shore Community College and Tidewater Community College.

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.