Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Emporia, KS (2026)

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

Emporia, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs. Emporia has a population of about 24,098. Median household income is $52,787 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Healthcare Support Worker at a median $54,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Emporia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant programs near Emporia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Emporia 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 Emporia. 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

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS 49.0 miles from Emporia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $23,980/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS 64.3 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,966
Avg net price $10,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita, KS 82.2 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
42.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,101
Avg net price $18,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Salina Area Technical College

Salina, KS 82.5 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
78.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,175
Avg net price $6,468/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita

Wichita, KS 84.6 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,839
Avg net price $8,925/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, KS 92.2 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
44.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,795
Avg net price $16,744/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Coffeyville Community College

Coffeyville, KS 99.6 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,246
Avg net price $4,957/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Highland Community College

Highland, KS 112.2 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,291
Avg net price $10,454/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Medical Assistant Wages Near Emporia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Medical Assistant$39,510
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,020
Healthcare Support Worker$54,830

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.

Emporia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,787Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Emporia, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Emporia. The closest is Rasmussen University-Kansas in Topeka, KS (49.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler Community College (55.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in Kansas are: Healthcare Support Worker ($54,830), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($43,020), Medical Assistant ($39,510). Wages for Emporia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Topeka instead of Emporia?

Topeka, KS is 51.3 miles from Emporia 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 Emporia an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Emporia’s median household income of $52,787 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Emporia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Emporia

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

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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