Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Clarksburg, WV (2026)

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

Clarksburg, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs. Clarksburg has a population of about 15,829. Median household income is $46,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Healthcare Support Worker at a median $38,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Clarksburg

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

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

Bridgeport, WV 2.8 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,472
Avg net price $15,365/yr
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  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ross College-Morgantown

Morgantown, WV 30.8 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,481
Avg net price $20,989/yr
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  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

Morgantown, WV 30.9 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,912
Avg net price $15,520/yr
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  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV 57.7 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,162
Avg net price $5,329/yr
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  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston

Charleston, WV 95.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
33.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,072
Avg net price $17,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 98.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,432
Avg net price $4,565/yr
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  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

Cross Lanes, WV 98.9 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,472
Avg net price $12,887/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Putnam Career and Technical Center

Eleanor, WV 100.5 miles from Clarksburg
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
82.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,203
Avg net price $1,975/yr
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Council on Occupational EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Medical Assistant Wages Near Clarksburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Medical Assistant$37,180
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,430
Healthcare Support Worker$38,740

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.

Clarksburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,829Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,859Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Clarksburg, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Clarksburg. The closest is West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport in Bridgeport, WV (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown (30.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical assistant roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in West Virginia are: Healthcare Support Worker ($38,740), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($38,430), Medical Assistant ($37,180). Wages for Clarksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Clarksburg?

Fairmont, WV is 16.1 miles from Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Clarksburg’s median household income of $46,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Clarksburg

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

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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