Medical assistant schools in Anaheim, CA

43 schools within 30 miles of Anaheim, CA offer medical assistant programs, and 6 are in Anaheim itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
43
Closest
8 mi
Public colleges
12
Median pay in CA
$49,660

24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Anaheim, CA

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  1. Platt College-Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · 7.6 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +3
  2. California Career Institute

    Anaheim, CA · 7.9 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  3. South Coast College

    Orange, CA · 8.1 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
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  5. American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana

    Santa Ana, CA · 8.1 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
  6. UEI College - Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · 9.4 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +2
  7. Santa Ana College

    Santa Ana, CA · 9.9 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11
  8. Intercoast College - Anaheim Campus

    Anaheim, CA · 10 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +1
  9. UEI College-Garden Grove

    Garden Grove, CA · 11 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +3
  10. North-West College-Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · 12 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +5
  11. Concorde Career College - Garden Grove

    Garden Grove, CA · 12 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +3
  12. American Career College - Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · 12 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +7
  13. Modern Technology School

    Fountain Valley, CA · 13 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Radiologic technologist
  14. North-West College-Pomona

    Pomona, CA · 14 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3
  15. Orange Coast College

    Costa Mesa, CA · 15 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12
  16. American College of Healthcare and Technology

    Riverside, CA · 16 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3
  17. North-West College-Riverside

    Riverside, CA · 16 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3
  18. UEI College - West Covina

    West Covina, CA · 18 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +4
  19. American Career College - Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 18 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +6
  20. ABC Adult School

    Cerritos, CA · 18 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +3
  21. Platt College-Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 18 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Respiratory therapist
    • +2
  22. East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program

    West Covina, CA · 18 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +3
  23. North-West College - West Covina

    West Covina, CA · 19 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +4
  24. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 19 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +6
  25. UEI College - Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 19 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +1

What medical assistants earn in California

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$49,660
$23.88 an hour
Typical range
$39,290–$77,300
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in CA
117,060
Job growth, 2025–35
+12.9%
109,700 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the closest medical assistant schools to Anaheim?

The closest are Platt College-Anaheim (Anaheim, 8 mi), California Career Institute (Anaheim, 8 mi), and South Coast College (Orange, 8 mi). In total, 43 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.

How much do medical assistant programs near Anaheim cost?

For the 38 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,424 to $33,503. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do medical assistants make near Anaheim?

Across California, the median pay is $49,660 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.

How do I choose a medical assistant school in Anaheim?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.