Medical Assistant programs in Arkansas
20 medical assistant programs at 15 Arkansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $44,960 one year after completion, 24% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $10,818.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 59 | $47,693 | $17,500 | $199 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $47,191 | – | – |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $44,960 | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $43,211 | – | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 40 | $39,343 | $12,310 | $140 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 44 | not reported | – | – |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 391 | not reported | $8,875 | $101 |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 89 | not reported | $9,325 | $106 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 201 | 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 Arkansas
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 Arkansas?
By reported one-year earnings, Arkansas State University leads at $47,693 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Arkansas?
The Scorecard lists 20 certificate or associate programs in this field at 15 schools in Arkansas.