Medical assistant schools in Fairfield, CA
6 schools within 30 miles of Fairfield, CA offer medical assistant programs, and one is in Fairfield itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
6 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Fairfield, CA
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Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
Concord, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Dental assistant
- +2
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Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
What medical assistants earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in CaliforniaHow to become a medical assistant
- 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 Fairfield?
The closest are InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield (Fairfield, 5 mi), Blake Austin College (Vacaville, 7 mi), and Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD (Concord, 20 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Fairfield cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $7,760 to $39,357. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Fairfield?
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 Fairfield?
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.
Medical assistant schools in nearby cities
- Vallejo (16 mi)
- Concord (20 mi)
- Antioch (23 mi)
- Woodland (32 mi)
- San Rafael (32 mi)
- Petaluma (32 mi)
- Oakland (36 mi)
- Sacramento (37 mi)