Clinton, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs. Clinton has a population of about 24,425. Median household income is $57,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Medical Assistant at a median $45,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Clinton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant programs near Clinton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clinton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Clinton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,008
Avg net price
$26,439/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$29,898
Avg net price
$20,254/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,060
Avg net price
$14,017/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,016
Avg net price
$9,705/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,882
Avg net price
$12,347/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,420
Out‑of‑state$6,570
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,849
Avg net price
$9,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,306
Avg net price
$11,272/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,780
Out‑of‑state$7,770
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,010
Avg net price
$8,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa medical assistant page.
Medical Assistant Wages Near Clinton
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide) |
|---|
| Medical Assistant | $45,480 |
| Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $40,980 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $44,720 |
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.
Clinton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,425 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,493 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Clinton-Area Cities With Medical Assistant Programs
- Bettendorf, IA – 22.7 mi away (35,727 pop)
- East Moline, IL – 23.6 mi away (21,135 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 27.4 mi away (288,233 pop)
- Moline, IL – 28.1 mi away (42,250 pop)
- Sterling, IL – 28.3 mi away (27,961 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Clinton, IA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Clinton. The closest is Orion Technical College in Davenport, IA (24.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Highland Community College (42.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying medical assistant roles in Iowa?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in Iowa are: Medical Assistant ($45,480), Healthcare Support Worker ($44,720), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($40,980). Wages for Clinton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Bettendorf instead of Clinton?
Bettendorf, IA is 22.7 miles from Clinton 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 Clinton an affordable place to study medical assistant?
Clinton’s median household income of $57,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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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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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