Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Rolla, MO (2026)

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

Rolla, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs, with tuition ranging from $25,826 to $37,207 per year for indexed programs. Rolla has a population of about 20,144. Median household income is $42,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant at a median $43,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Rolla

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

East Central College

Union, MO 54.2 miles from Rolla
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,916
Avg net price $13,128/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 76.3 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,378
Avg net price $22,715/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,826
Out‑of‑state$25,826
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton

Fenton, MO 81.3 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,217
Avg net price $24,395/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO 82.7 miles from Rolla
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,422
Avg net price $5,837/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,048
Out‑of‑state$6,096
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Midwest Institute

Earth City, MO 90.4 miles from Rolla
  • 2 year
42.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,414
Avg net price $18,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 94.1 miles from Rolla
  • 2 year
40.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,217
Avg net price $27,777/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, MO 96.8 miles from Rolla
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,562
Avg net price $7,985/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri

Springfield, MO 98.7 miles from Rolla
  • 2 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,601
Avg net price $26,023/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Medical Assistant Wages Near Rolla

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Medical Assistant $40,440
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $43,980
Healthcare Support Worker $39,940

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.

Rolla at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,144 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,518 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Rolla, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Rolla. The closest is Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO (48.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (76.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in Missouri are: Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($43,980), Medical Assistant ($40,440), Healthcare Support Worker ($39,940). Wages for Rolla workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jefferson City instead of Rolla?

Jefferson City, MO is 48.5 miles from Rolla 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 Rolla an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Rolla’s median household income of $42,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rolla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Rolla

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

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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