Medical Assistant Programs in Tennessee

Tennessee has 24 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 8 public and 16 private. Together they graduated 985 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,008 to $17,622, with a median of $12,210 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,985 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Concorde Career College-Memphis, Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga and Academy of Allied Health Careers.

24
Schools with this program
985
Graduates last year
$12,210
Median program tuition
$29,985
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Medical Assistant Programs by city in Tennessee

All 24 medical assistant programs in Tennessee

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Concorde Career College-Memphis

Memphis, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$17,622
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
296
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,289
Type
Private for-profit

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
156
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,694
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Nashville

Nashville, TN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,116
Graduates last year
68
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,296
Type
Private for-profit

South College

Knoxville, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$19,360
Graduates last year
62
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,683
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,542
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,149
Type
Private for-profit

Remington College-Nashville Campus

Nashville, TN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,690
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,384
Type
Private nonprofit

Genesis Career College-Lebanon

Lebanon, TN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,995
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,777
Type
Private for-profit

Remington College-Memphis Campus

Memphis, TN

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$21,412
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,237
Type
Private nonprofit

Allied Health Careers Institute

Murfreesboro, TN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$7,998
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,516
Type
Private for-profit

Herzing University-Nashville

Nashville, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,820
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,613
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $12,210 (range $4,008 to $17,622, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson ($4,008), Allied Health Careers Institute ($7,998) and Academy of Allied Health Careers ($9,425). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does medical assistant school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (6 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 21 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,985 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 Tennessee?

Yes. 8 public schools offer it, including Dyersburg State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville, Jackson State Community College and Cleveland State 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.