Medical Assistant programs in Nevada
14 medical assistant programs at 11 Nevada schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (11 programs), the state median is $34,024 one year after completion, 6% below the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $9,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 73 | $55,306 | $28,919 | $329 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 61 | $47,903 | $27,266 | $310 |
| Carrington College-Reno | Reno, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 31 | $37,379 | $12,100 | $138 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 109 | $36,363 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Carrington College-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 55 | $34,738 | $9,587 | $109 |
| Las Vegas College | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 51 | $34,024 | $10,194 | $116 |
| Northwest Career College | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 481 | $33,243 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Nevada Career Institute | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 72 | $32,874 | $9,319 | $106 |
| Milan Institute-Sparks | Sparks, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 14 | $32,872 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Milan Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 17 | $32,189 | $9,500 | $108 |
| United Education Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 201 | $29,581 | $9,500 | $108 |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Great Basin College | Elko, NV | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Medical assistants are generally not state-licensed, but employers often prefer a credential such as the CMA (AAMA) or RMA. Many certifying bodies require graduation from an accredited program.
- Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
- Is an externship included, and who arranges it?
- What is the cost per credential exam?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying medical assistant program in Nevada?
By reported one-year earnings, Carrington College-Las Vegas leads at $55,306 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Nevada?
The Scorecard lists 14 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Nevada.