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2026 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Massachusetts

1 Colleges in the United States
184 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$39,912 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for medical/clinical assistant students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Medical/Clinical Assistant in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the medical/clinical assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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Bunker Hill Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Bunker Hill Community College is a large public school located in the city of Boston. About 44 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Bunker Hill Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Bunker Hill Community College generally make around $44,141. Students borrow a median of $8,607 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Bunker Hill Community College

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A rank of #2 makes Northern Essex Community College one of the top schools for medical/clinical assistant. Set in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 24 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Northern Essex Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Northern Essex Community College earn around $38,885 in the first couple years of their career. Northern Essex Community College graduates carry a median of $7,925 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Northern Essex Community College

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North Shore Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 10 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at North Shore Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from North Shore Community College generally make around $44,926. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at North Shore Community College

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Springfield Technical Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in medical/clinical assistant, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Springfield Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Springfield Technical Community College earn around $38,844 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,723. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Springfield Technical Community College

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A rank of #5 makes Middlesex Community College Bedford one of the top schools for medical/clinical assistant. This large public university is located in the suburb of Bedford. There were roughly 11 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex Community College Bedford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $48,427 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,602. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Holyoke Community College came in at #6 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the rural area of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Holyoke Community College awarded about 11 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $43,423 in their early career. Holyoke Community College graduates carry a median of $9,763 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Holyoke Community College

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Southeastern Technical Institute came in at #7 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the suburb of South Easton, Southeastern Technical Institute is a small public institution. There were roughly 11 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $36,469 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Southeastern Technical Institute

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Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk came in at #8 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Seekonk. About 38 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk earn a median of $28,146 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk

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Mildred Elley Pittsfield Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsfield. About 13 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Mildred Elley Pittsfield Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Mildred Elley Pittsfield Campus generally make around $35,951. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Mildred Elley Pittsfield Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.

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