Medical Assistant (MA) in Mississippi

Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices and clinics doing both clinical tasks (vitals, injections, EKGs) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing). It's one of the fastest-growing careers in America — over 100,000 new jobs added per year.

$46,200 MS Median Salary
16% Growth Rate
9–18 months Training

💰 Medical Assistant (MA) Salary in Mississippi

Estimated salary range for Medical Assistant (MA)s in Mississippi, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$33,000
Median
$46,200
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Medical Assistant (MA) Licensing in Mississippi

Credential required: CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Mississippi state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Medical Assistant (MA) Programs in Mississippi

Community College
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Northwest Mississippi Community College

📍 Senatobia, MS

Serves north Mississippi with campuses in Senatobia, DeSoto County, and Lafayette-Yalobusha. Strong 30+ career/technical...

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Community College
⭐ 84

East Mississippi Community College

📍 Scooba, MS

Serves east-central Mississippi. Ranked among the top community colleges nationally. Notable cosmetology and advanced ma...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNCosmetologyAutomotive TechnologyWelding
Community College
⭐ 84

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

📍 Wesson, MS

Ranked #30 best community college nationally. Serves Copiah, Lincoln, and Simpson counties with career-technical and tra...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNCosmetologyWeldingCriminal Justice

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