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2026 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in Louisiana

1 Colleges in the United States
1,360 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$26,568 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their medical/clinical assistant programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 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 Louisiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall medical/clinical assistant education in Louisiana.

Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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No school ranked higher than Baton Rouge Community College this year for medical/clinical assistant. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 13 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Baton Rouge Community College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Baton Rouge Community College earn a median of $28,935 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Baton Rouge Community College

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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at South Louisiana Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. South Louisiana Community College awarded about 47 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $22,058 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for South Louisiana Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #3. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. There were roughly 39 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Bossier Parish Community College earn around $49,819 in the first couple years of their career. Bossier Parish Community College graduates carry a median of $19,633 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Bossier Parish Community College

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River Parishes Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in medical/clinical assistant, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Gonzales. About 137 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at River Parishes Community College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of River Parishes Community College earn a median of $49,694 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,608. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from River Parishes Community College

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the rural area of Schriever, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at L E Fletcher Technical Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from L E Fletcher Technical Community College generally make around $50,330. L E Fletcher Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $5,396 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for L E Fletcher Technical Community College

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Louisiana Delta Community College came in at #6 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Monroe, Louisiana Delta Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 10 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Louisiana Delta Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Louisiana Delta Community College generally make around $35,839. Students borrow a median of $14,024 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Louisiana Delta Community College

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Northshore Technical Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the rural area of Lacombe, Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northshore Technical Community College awarded about 81 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Northshore Technical Community College earn around $25,451 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Northshore Technical Community College

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Fortis College Baton Rouge earned the #8 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Fortis College Baton Rouge is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Baton Rouge. Fortis College Baton Rouge awarded about 162 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Fortis College Baton Rouge earn around $25,556 in the first couple years of their career. Fortis College Baton Rouge graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Fortis College Baton Rouge

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Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus landed the #9 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Lafayette, Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 28 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus earn around $23,994 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,627. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus

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Unitech Training Academy Houma ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Houma, Unitech Training Academy Houma is a small private for-profit university. Unitech Training Academy Houma awarded about 41 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Unitech Training Academy Houma earn around $22,505 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,506. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Unitech Training Academy Houma

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Unitech Training Academy Lafayette landed the #11 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Lafayette. About 64 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Unitech Training Academy Lafayette in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $22,505 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,506. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Unitech Training Academy Lafayette

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Delta College Of Arts And Technology came in at #12 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 31 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Delta College Of Arts And Technology in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Delta College Of Arts And Technology earn a median of $23,994 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,627 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Delta College Of Arts And Technology

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Delta College Inc
Covington, LA

Delta College Inc landed the #13 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Covington. There were roughly 38 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Delta College Inc in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $23,086 in their early career. Delta College Inc graduates carry a median of $5,945 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Delta College Inc

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Unitech Training Academy West Monroe placed #14 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of West Monroe. There were roughly 53 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Unitech Training Academy West Monroe in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Unitech Training Academy West Monroe generally make around $22,505. Typical student debt for the program is $9,506. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Unitech Training Academy West Monroe

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Ayers Career College
Shreveport, LA

Ayers Career College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Shreveport, Ayers Career College is a small private for-profit institution. About 70 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Ayers Career College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Ayers Career College generally make around $24,421. Ayers Career College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Ayers Career College

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Unitech Training Academy Metairie came in at #16 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of New Orleans. About 33 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Unitech Training Academy Metairie in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Unitech Training Academy Metairie earn around $22,505 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,506. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Unitech Training Academy Metairie

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Unitech Training Academy Alexandria placed #17 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Alexandria. Unitech Training Academy Alexandria awarded about 34 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Unitech Training Academy Alexandria earn a median of $22,505 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,506 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Unitech Training Academy Alexandria

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Delta College Slidell Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Slidell. Delta College Slidell Campus awarded about 31 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Delta College Slidell Campus earn around $23,086 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,945. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Delta College Slidell Campus

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Unitech Training Academy Baton Rouge came in at #19 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. Unitech Training Academy Baton Rouge awarded about 16 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Unitech Training Academy Baton Rouge earn a median of $22,505 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,506. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Unitech Training Academy Baton Rouge

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Medical Training College
Baton Rouge, LA

Medical Training College placed #20 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Medical Training College is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 40 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Medical Training College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $24,585 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,945. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Medical Training College

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Remington College Lafayette Campus landed the #21 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Lafayette, Remington College Lafayette Campus is a small private not-for-profit university. About 63 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Remington College Lafayette Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $25,866 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,121. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Remington College Lafayette Campus

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Remington College Shreveport Campus placed #22 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Shreveport, Remington College Shreveport Campus is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. Remington College Shreveport Campus awarded about 92 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Remington College Shreveport Campus earn a median of $25,866 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,121 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Remington College Shreveport Campus

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Compass Career College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Compass Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hammond. There were roughly 20 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Compass Career College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Compass Career College earn around $16,647 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,917. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Compass Career College

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Blue Cliff College Alexandria ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Blue Cliff College Alexandria is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Alexandria. Blue Cliff College Alexandria awarded about 46 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Blue Cliff College Alexandria earn around $20,700 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,558 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Blue Cliff College Alexandria

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Blue Cliff College Metairie ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Metairie, Blue Cliff College Metairie is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 75 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Blue Cliff College Metairie in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Blue Cliff College Metairie generally make around $20,700. Typical student debt for the program is $19,558. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Blue Cliff College Metairie

Rest of the Top 28 Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong medical/clinical assistant education:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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