Medical Assistant programs in Mississippi
16 medical assistant programs at 13 Mississippi schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (10 programs), the state median is $40,836 one year after completion, 13% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $13,560.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | $50,698 | $36,500 | $415 |
| Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $48,492 | – | – |
| Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $45,217 | – | – |
| Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 32 | $43,714 | $11,406 | $130 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 22 | $41,863 | $17,500 | $199 |
| Concorde Career College-Southaven | Southaven, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $39,809 | $27,000 | $307 |
| Itawamba Community College | Fulton, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 26 | $36,007 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Delta Technical College-Mississippi | Horn Lake, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 252 | $30,351 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Concorde Career College-Southaven | Southaven, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 144 | $26,289 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | Gulfport, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 40 | $25,923 | $14,120 | $160 |
| Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | – | 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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Before you choose a medical assistant school in Mississippi
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 Mississippi?
By reported one-year earnings, Hinds Community College leads at $50,698 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Mississippi?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 13 schools in Mississippi.