Medical assistant schools in Pasadena, CA
44 schools within 30 miles of Pasadena, CA offer medical assistant programs, and 2 are in Pasadena itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 44
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Pasadena, CA
School results
Integrity College of Health
Pasadena, CA · 0.8 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +1
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 5.5 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
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Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · 6.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
North-West College-Glendale
Glendale, CA · 6.8 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +1
Palladium Technical Academy Inc
Temple City, CA · 7.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 8.3 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +10
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 10 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Universal Healthcare Careers College
Los Angeles, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Massage therapy
- +1
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA · 11 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
West Covina, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
Southern California Health Institute
North Hollywood, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 17 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +7
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
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 Pasadena?
The closest are Integrity College of Health (Pasadena, under 1 mile), Pasadena City College (Pasadena, 2 mi), and Platt College-Los Angeles (Alhambra, 5 mi). In total, 44 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Pasadena cost?
For the 38 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,424 to $49,195. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Pasadena?
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 Pasadena?
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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- Montebello (10 mi)
- Burbank (11 mi)
- Bell Gardens (14 mi)
- West Covina (15 mi)
- Whittier (15 mi)
- Los Angeles (18 mi)
- Inglewood (18 mi)
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