Medical Assistant (MA) in Arkansas

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.

$41,580 AR Median Salary
16% Growth Rate
9–18 months Training

💰 Medical Assistant (MA) Salary in Arkansas

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

Entry
$33,000
Median
$41,580
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Medical Assistant (MA) Licensing in Arkansas

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

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

🏫 Medical Assistant (MA) Programs in Arkansas

Community College
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College

📍 Bentonville, AR

Serves the fast-growing NW Arkansas corridor (Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale). Strong culinary arts program at Brightwa...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNMedical AssistingHVACCulinary Arts
Technical College
⭐ 87

University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College

📍 North Little Rock, AR

Largest community/technical college in Arkansas serving the Little Rock metro. Comprehensive programs spanning healthcar...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNRadiologic TechnologySurgical TechnologyMedical Assisting
Community College
⭐ 82

South Arkansas Community College

📍 El Dorado, AR

Serves Union County in south Arkansas. Strong LPN and nursing programs; active workforce training for oil/gas sector....

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNMedical AssistingHVACWelding

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