2025 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

Ranked #21 in popularity, medical/clinical assistant is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of medical/clinical assistant. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 94 associate degrees in medical/clinical assistant during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Medical/Clinical Assistant School for Your Associate Degree

The medical/clinical assistant associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to medical/clinical assistant students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other medical/clinical assistant students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized medical/clinical assistant related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for medical/clinical assistant students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

The medical/clinical assistant school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Alabama.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Medical/Clinical Assistant in Alabama

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for medical/clinical assistant students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Alabama Schools for an Associate in Medical/Clinical Assistant

1

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville
Hanceville, AL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in medical/clinical assistant. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Hanceville.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

2

Wallace Community College, Dothan
Dothan, AL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Wallace Community College, Dothan if you want to pursue an associate degree in medical/clinical assistant. Located in the city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from Wallace Community College, Dothan

3

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Southern Union State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in medical/clinical assistant. Located in the remote area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from Southern Union State Community College

4

Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in medical/clinical assistant has to look into Northwest-Shoals Community College. Located in the small city of Muscle Shoals, NW-SCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from Northwest-Shoals Community College

5

Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Rainsville, Northeast is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in medical/clinical assistant from Northeast Alabama Community College

Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	272	19
Florida	232	425
North Carolina	231	388
Georgia	217	110
West Virginia	180	183
Tennessee	170	106
Arkansas	161	14
Virginia	158	553
Kentucky	129	109
Louisiana	124	94
South Carolina	105	2

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Medical/Clinical Assistant Related Rankings by Major

Medical/Clinical Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Physical Therapy Assistant	142
Occupational Therapist Assistant	53

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.