Apollo Career Center
3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45806
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
- Graduates '23–24
- 7
- Program cost
- Ask school
- Length
- 1-2 years
Public career school in Lima that reported 7 Medical Assistant graduates in 2023–24.
Medical Assistant Programs in Lima, OH
2 accredited schools across the Lima metro area trained 10 medical assistants in 2023–24. Here’s how they compare on cost, length and size, plus what the job pays locally.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- Schools in metro
- 2
- Graduates 2023–24
- 10
- Lima median pay
- $43,530metro
2 best medical assistant programs in Lima
Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.
University of Northwestern Ohio
1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805
Private nonprofit Associate degree
- Graduates '23–24
- 3
- College tuition
- $11,352/yr
- Length
- Associate degree
3 Medical Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $11,352.
Medical Assistant Programs in Lima: FAQ
How many Medical Assistant programs are in the Lima area?
2 accredited schools in the Lima, OH metro area graduated 10 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. The largest was Apollo Career Center with 7.
How much do medical assistants make in Lima?
Medical Assistants in the Lima, OH metro earn a median $43,530 a year ($20.93/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $42,810 statewide and $45,690 nationally.
How long does Medical Assistant training take?
Certificate and diploma programs commonly run about 9 to 12 months; associate degrees take about 2 years.