Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Calhoun, GA (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Calhoun, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Healthcare Support Worker at a median $46,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Calhoun

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant programs near Calhoun, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Calhoun city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Calhoun. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 19.8 miles from Calhoun
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,251
Avg net price $5,012/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 22.7 miles from Calhoun
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,759
Avg net price $5,720/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 44.7 miles from Calhoun
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,138
Avg net price $3,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus

Marietta, GA 47.0 miles from Calhoun
  • 2 year
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $25,373
Avg net price $33,966/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Fortis College-Smyrna

Smyrna, GA 47.3 miles from Calhoun
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
34.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,368
Avg net price $23,657/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,543
Out‑of‑state$15,543
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta

Marietta, GA 48.2 miles from Calhoun
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,914
Avg net price $30,801/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs, GA 53.0 miles from Calhoun
  • 2 year
37.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,206
Avg net price $34,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 57.1 miles from Calhoun
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,479
Avg net price $2,457/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia medical assistant page.

Medical Assistant Wages Near Calhoun

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Medical Assistant$41,600
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,160
Healthcare Support Worker$46,750

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Calhoun at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Calhoun. The closest is Dalton State College in Dalton, GA (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Academy of Allied Health Careers (43.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical assistant roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in Georgia are: Healthcare Support Worker ($46,750), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($43,160), Medical Assistant ($41,600). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun and has its own set of local medical assistant programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Calhoun an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Calhoun

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Calhoun:

Data verified: August 25, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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