Medical Assistant (MA) in Rhode Island

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.

$40,740 RI Median Salary
16% Growth Rate
9–18 months Training

💰 Medical Assistant (MA) Salary in Rhode Island

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

Entry
$33,000
Median
$40,740
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Medical Assistant (MA) Licensing in Rhode Island

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

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

🏫 Medical Assistant (MA) Programs in Rhode Island

Community College
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Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

📍 Warwick, RI

RI's only public community college. 200+ degree/certificate programs across 6 locations (Warwick, Lincoln, Providence, N...

Nursing (RN)Dental AssistingMedical Laboratory TechnologyRadiographyRespiratory Therapy
Technical College
⭐ 85

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)

📍 East Greenwich, RI

Private nonprofit technical university offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in 50+ programs. Strong indu...

NursingMedical AssistingSurgical TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyHVAC
Vocational School
⭐ 82

Lincoln Tech - Lincoln (Providence area)

📍 Lincoln, RI

Located near Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick. Six vocational programs with hands-on labs and employer connections acr...

HVACElectrical/ElectronicsMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN)Dental Assisting

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