Medical assistant schools in Ontario, CA
33 schools within 30 miles of Ontario, CA offer medical assistant programs, and 4 are in Ontario itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 33
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
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 Ontario?
The closest are American Career College - Ontario (Ontario, 2 mi), Platt College-Ontario (Ontario, 3 mi), and San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario (Ontario, 4 mi). In total, 33 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Ontario cost?
For the 28 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,133 to $33,431. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Ontario?
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 Ontario?
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
- Pomona (9 mi)
- Chino Hills (10 mi)
- Diamond Bar (12 mi)
- Riverside (14 mi)
- Anaheim (15 mi)
- West Covina (18 mi)
- San Bernardino (19 mi)
- Whittier (24 mi)