Medical assistant schools in Irvine, CA
30 schools within 30 miles of Irvine, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana in Santa Ana, 7 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 30
- Closest
- 7 mi
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Irvine, CA
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American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA · 6.9 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
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Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA · 9.0 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Radiologic technologist
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA · 11 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +10
Platt College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +3
California Career Institute
Anaheim, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Intercoast College - Anaheim Campus
Anaheim, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
UEI College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
North-West College-Riverside
Riverside, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 24 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
North-West College-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +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 Irvine?
The closest are American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana (Santa Ana, 7 mi), Orange Coast College (Costa Mesa, 8 mi), and Santa Ana College (Santa Ana, 9 mi). In total, 30 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Irvine cost?
For the 26 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 Irvine?
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 Irvine?
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
- Anaheim (12 mi)
- Westminster (14 mi)
- San Clemente (18 mi)
- Buena Park (18 mi)
- Chino Hills (18 mi)
- Diamond Bar (22 mi)
- Long Beach (24 mi)
- Whittier (25 mi)