Best Mississippi Medical Assistant Programs & Training Options

If you want to become a medical assistant, the time is now. This is particularly true if you live in Mississippi, where some of the country's best programs are available. There are not that many schools offering the medical assistant program in the state but the schools that do offer them are of the highest possible quality. If you are able to graduate from a medical assisting program, you will be ready to start a fantastic career. On average, medical assistants earn $25,590 per year and there are currently some 2,480 medical assistants employed. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an expected growth of 34% in the field is likely within the next 10 years. This means that it is the right time to get your education. Additionally, you can choose between achieving an associate's degree or going for a diploma. The diploma courses are generally shorter, but the job and progression opportunities are also smaller. The salary expectations for medical assistants are also set to grow by 27% within the next couple of years. Mississippi is a wonderful state and many people lose their heart there. There are plenty of areas in which you are able to seek employment once you have graduated. Whether you want to live in a city or in a more rural environment, there is always plenty to see and do. Plus, the state is home to some 3 million people, so you will never feel alone either.

Top Medical Assisting Programs in Mississippi

Rank	School	Location
1	Delta Technical College	Horn Lake and Ridgeland, MS
2	Hinds Community College	Pearl, MS

Delta Technical College View School Profile Horn Lake and Ridgeland, MS

Delta Technical College offers a 36-week certificate program for medical assisting. To complete it, students must take part in an externship, which is organized through the school and supervised by a clinical expert. Students will learn what  they need to know to get started in the field of medical assisting, which includes such things as billing, front desk management and a range of clinical tasks.

• Campus: Horn Lake and Ridgeland, MS
• Type: Private, for profit
• Accreditation: ACCSC, CAAHEP
• Tuition: Varies
• Minimum time commitment: 36 weeks
• Online availability: No
• Degree requirements: High school or GED
• Programs: Medical Assisting Diploma
• School Site:  Tuition and Financial Aid

Hinds Community College View School Profile Pearl, MS

At Hinds Community College, students will be given all the education they require to become the best possible medical assistant. Their program leads to an associate’s degree of science. As it is CAAHEP-accredited, graduates will be able to take the certification examination, allowing them to become certified medical assistants.

• Campus: Pearl, MS
• Type: Community College
• Accreditation: CAAHEP
• Tuition: $1,200 per semester for in state students and $1,300 for out of state students
• Minimum time commitment: 4 semesters
• Online availability: No
• Degree requirements: High school or GED
• Programs: Medical Assisting Technology Associate’s Degree
• School Site:  Tuition and Financial Aid