Medical Assistant, Schools in Carbondale, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Carbondale, Illinois. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near Carbondale, IL

#1

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL 0.7 miles away BOC Score 55.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 599
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL 7.6 miles away BOC Score 51.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,630
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,540
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 61
  • Annual completions: 779
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 32.5 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 410
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Shawnee Community College

Ullin, IL 32.6 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 611
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL 32.7 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,101

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Cape Girardeau, MO 33.9 miles away BOC Score 77.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 40
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Cape Girardeau, MO 36.2 miles away BOC Score 59.8
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  • 1080 S. Silver Springs Rd. Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-7511
  • (573) 334-0826
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 164

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY 55.5 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 3,263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL 58.1 miles away BOC Score 54.8
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,800
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,570
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 1,332
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL 66.8 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83
  • Annual completions: 3,390
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

'Illinois Medical Assistant

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $46,090 $22.16 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,690 $21.97 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9092 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation status
  • CMA or RMA certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours and placement sites
  • EHR software training included
  • Phlebotomy and EKG skills covered or separate

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