Medical Assistant, Schools in Gaithersburg, MD

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near Gaithersburg, MD

#1

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD 3.8 miles away BOC Score 59.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57
  • Annual completions: 854
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD 15.4 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 24
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Columbia College

Vienna, VA 16.4 miles away BOC Score 52.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 118
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Marymount University

Arlington, VA 16.6 miles away BOC Score 61.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 515
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC 17.4 miles away BOC Score 71.1
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 27
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Georgetown University

Washington, DC 17.4 miles away BOC Score 79.6
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  • In-state tuition: $68,017
  • Out-of-state tuition: $68,017
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  • Admission rate: 13%
  • Graduation rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 487
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Howard University

Washington, DC 18 miles away BOC Score 60.8
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  • In-state tuition: $35,810
  • Out-of-state tuition: $35,810
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  • Admission rate: 41%
  • Graduation rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 249
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD 18.6 miles away BOC Score 51.0
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 259
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Career Technical Institute

Washington, DC 19.1 miles away
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  • 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002 Washington, DC 20005
  • (202) 467-4223
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 292
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

George Washington University

Washington, DC 19.2 miles away BOC Score 76.5
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 1,418
  • Online programs available

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'Maryland Medical Assistant

Maryland
Maryland Median Pay $46,410 $22.31 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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