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Top Medical Assistant Schools in Florida -2023

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If a career as a medical assistant in Florida (FL) strongly appeals to you then you will be happy to know that the demand for medical assistants has been steadily on the increase over the last decade and is projected to grow by a further 29% over the coming years. In fact it is predicted that an additional 183,900 jobs will be created in the sector between 2016 and 2024.

This is much faster than average when compared with other roles in the healthcare industry.

How to become a Medical Assistant in Florida;

If you wish to pursue a career as a medical assistant in Florida you will need to first complete a high school diploma. In order to become fully certified (CMA) you will also need to have graduated from an accredited program.

Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers.

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Accredited Medical Assistant Schools in Florida

CollegeMetro AreaProgramAccreditation
Aguilas International Technical InstituteTampaDiplomaABHES
ATA CollegeSpring HillDiplomaABHES
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyAltamonte SpringsDiplomaABHES
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyDelray BeachDiplomaABHES
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyMiami GardensDiplomaABHES
City CollegeHollywoodDiploma, AssociateABHES
City CollegeGainesvilleDiplomaABHES
City CollegeAltamonte SpringsDiplomaABHES
Daytona State CollegeDaytona BeachCertificateCAAHEP
Erwin Technical CollegeTampaCertificateABHES
Fortis InstitutePensacolaDiplomaABHES
Fortis InstitutePort St. LucieDiplomaABHES
Indian River State CollegeFort PierceCertificateCAAHEP
Keiser UniversityDaytona BeachAssociateCAAHEP
Lake Technical CollegeEustisCertificateCAAHEP
Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegeNaplesCertificateCAAHEP
Manatee Technical CollegeBradentonCertificateCAAHEP
McFatter Technical CollegeDavieCertificateCAAHEP
Orange Technical CollegeWinter GardenCertificateCAAHEP
Orange Technical CollegeWinter ParkCertificateCAAHEP
Palm Beach State CollegeLake WorthCertificateCAAHEP
Pensacola State CollegePensacolaCertificateCAAHEP
Rasmussen UniversityOdessaDiplomaABHES
Rasmussen UniversityFort MyersDiplomaABHES
Rasmussen UniversityOcalaDiplomaABHES
Rasmussen UniversityBrandonDiplomaABHES
St. Johns River State CollegeOrange ParkCertificateCAAHEP
Taylor CollegeBelleviewDiplomaABHES
Ultimate Medical AcademyClearwaterDiplomaABHES

Listed above are the top 29 accredited schools offering medical assistant classes in Florida in 2023.

Accreditation may be granted either by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Medical Assistant Certification Florida

Medical assistant certification (CMA) is awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Certification is granted following the successful completion of certification exams.

Only graduates of accredited MA programs are eligible to apply to take the certification exams. Applicants are also typically required to complete an unpaid internship as part of the certification process.

Certification is not essential in Florida but it will certainly enhance a candidates employment and career prospects.

Medical Assistant Salary in Florida

Average Salary$31,980
Hourly Wage$15.37
Top 10% of Earners$40,840
Bottom 10% of Earners$23,280
#'s Employed54,220

According to the most recent Bureau for Labor Statistics data there are currently 54,220 people employed as MAs in Florida with an average salary of $31,980.

This equates to $15.37 per hour and is 2.6% below the national average.

The top 10% of earners for the career in Florida have an annual income of $40,840 whilst the bottom 10% earned $23,280.

Salary and Employment Data for main cities in Florida

AreaSalary# EmployedHourly Wage
Cape Coral-Fort Myers$32,1302,010$15.45
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin$31,760380$15.27
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$30,2701,810$14.55
Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach$34,5105,510$16.59
Gainesville$28,9201,040$13.90
Homosassa Springs$32,860240$15.80
Jacksonville$31,1905,150$15.00
Lakeland-Winter Haven$28,6601,210$13.78
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$33,10016,940$15.91
Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall$31,1207,630$14.96
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island$38,140760$18.34
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton$34,9001,640$16.78
Ocala$29,7601,040$14.31
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$31,5806,790$15.18
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$30,2801,560$14.56
Panama City$31,090490$14.95
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$30,0301,430$14.44
Port St. Lucie$31,360930$15.08
Punta Gorda$31,060440$14.93
Sebastian-Vero Beach$31,490460$15.14
Sebring$28,200210$13.56
Tallahassee$30,530590$14.68
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$32,0607,700$15.41
The Villages$30,710240$14.77
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach$35,0303,800$16.84

Related Healthcare Careers in Florida

Medical assistants in Florida earn 23% more than nursing assistants there and 4.7% less than emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

View the table below for more detailed career comparisons.

Salary# Employed
Medical Assistant$31,98054,220
Nursing Assistant$25,93092,190
Surgical Tech$43,3007,070
EMT$33,54011,210
Physician Assistant$102,8705,740
Home Health Aide$23,63028310
Dental Assistant$37,92019,040

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