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2026 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in the The Plains States Region

8 Colleges in the United States
417 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$39,617 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 69 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 the The Plains States Region

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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Kansas City Kansas Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in medical/clinical assistant. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 14 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Kansas City Kansas Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Kansas City Kansas Community College generally make around $42,823. Kansas City Kansas Community College graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Grand Island. Central Community College awarded about 12 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Central Community College earn around $37,307 in the first couple years of their career. Central Community College graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Central Community College

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Southeast Community College Area is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical/clinical assistant, ranking #3. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. There were roughly 22 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $37,325. Typical student debt for the program is $14,964. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Southeast Community College Area

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A rank of #4 makes Anoka Technical College one of the top schools for medical/clinical assistant. Set in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Anoka Technical College awarded about 16 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Anoka Technical College earn around $40,000 in the first couple years of their career. Anoka Technical College graduates carry a median of $21,541 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Anoka Technical College

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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Lake Superior College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Duluth, Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 10 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lake Superior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Lake Superior College generally make around $38,217. Lake Superior College graduates carry a median of $21,306 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Lake Superior College

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Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #6 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public school located in the city of Omaha. Metropolitan Community College Area awarded about 28 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $45,583 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Metropolitan Community College Area

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Mitchell Technical Institute placed #7 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public university. Mitchell Technical Institute awarded about 12 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Mitchell Technical Institute earn around $35,074 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Mitchell Technical Institute

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College landed the #8 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Rapids. About 66 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Kirkwood Community College earn around $33,912 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,616. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Kirkwood Community College

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Crowder College
Neosho, MO

Crowder College placed #9 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a moderately-sized public university. Crowder College awarded about 24 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $33,436 in their early career. Crowder College graduates carry a median of $14,719 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Crowder College

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Rasmussen College Minnesota earned the #10 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud. There were roughly 46 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Rasmussen College Minnesota generally make around $32,441. Rasmussen College Minnesota graduates carry a median of $20,327 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Rasmussen College Minnesota

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South Central College
North Mankato, MN

South Central College earned the #11 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Mankato. About 13 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at South Central College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from South Central College generally make around $36,389. South Central College graduates carry a median of $13,139 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for South Central College

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Mercy College Of Health Sciences ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Des Moines. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 91 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Mercy College Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Mercy College Of Health Sciences generally make around $62,029. Mercy College Of Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $32,929 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Mercy College Of Health Sciences

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North Central Missouri College earned the #13 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. North Central Missouri College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Trenton. There were roughly 18 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at North Central Missouri College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of North Central Missouri College earn a median of $40,934 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,685. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from North Central Missouri College

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State Fair Community College came in at #14 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the town of Sedalia, State Fair Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 45 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at State Fair Community College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of State Fair Community College earn a median of $39,168 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,328. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at State Fair Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 69 schools evaluated.

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