Medical assistant schools in Oakland, CA
14 schools within 30 miles of Oakland, CA offer medical assistant programs, and one is in Oakland itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
14 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Oakland, CA
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Merritt College
Oakland, CA · 3.5 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA · 7.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
Concord, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Dental assistant
- +2
Canada College
Redwood City, CA · 22 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Radiologic technologist
Unitek College
Fremont, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
- +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 Oakland?
The closest are Merritt College (Oakland, 3 mi), Carrington College-San Leandro Campus (San Leandro, 7 mi), and Unitek College (Hayward, 10 mi). In total, 14 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Oakland cost?
For the 13 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $32 to $39,675. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Oakland?
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 Oakland?
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.
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