Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Murray, KY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Murray, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs, with tuition ranging from $4,728 to $22,233 per year for indexed programs. Murray has a population of about 17,888. Median household income is $40,348 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Healthcare Support Worker at a median $46,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Murray

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

Ross College-Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville, KY 49.2 miles from Murray
  • 2 year
29.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,898
Avg net price $19,909/yr
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  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY 49.7 miles from Murray
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,323
Avg net price $5,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,728
Out‑of‑state$6,432
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  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Henderson Community College

Henderson, KY 89.7 miles from Murray
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,714
Avg net price $4,232/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,728
Out‑of‑state$6,432
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  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro

Owensboro, KY 101.1 miles from Murray
  • 2 year
32.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,481
Avg net price $21,224/yr
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  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY 102.2 miles from Murray
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,798
Avg net price $5,800/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green

Bowling Green, KY 106.8 miles from Murray
  • 2 year
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,060
Avg net price $20,062/yr
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  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Louisville, KY 180.4 miles from Murray
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,171
Avg net price $6,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,808
Out‑of‑state$6,512
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  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 182.6 miles from Murray
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,008
Avg net price $25,532/yr
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  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Medical Assistant Wages Near Murray

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Medical Assistant $39,270
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $38,750
Healthcare Support Worker $46,020

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.

Murray at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,888 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,348 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Murray, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Murray. The closest is West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, KY (35.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shawnee Community College (60.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in Kentucky are: Healthcare Support Worker ($46,020), Medical Assistant ($39,270), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($38,750). Wages for Murray workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paducah instead of Murray?

Paducah, KY is 36.2 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Murray’s median household income of $40,348 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Murray

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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