Medical assistant schools in Riverside, CA

17 schools within 30 miles of Riverside, CA offer medical assistant programs, and 5 are in Riverside itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
17
Closest
4 mi
Public colleges
3
Median pay in CA
$49,660

17 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Riverside, CA

School results

  1. UEI College - Riverside

    Riverside, CA · 3.5 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +3

  2. Platt College-Riverside

    Riverside, CA · 5.4 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +2

  3. North-West College-Riverside

    Riverside, CA · 5.6 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3

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  5. Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education

    Riverside, CA · 5.8 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +1

  6. American College of Healthcare and Technology

    Riverside, CA · 6.3 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3

  7. Concorde Career College - San Bernardino

    San Bernardino, CA · 11 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +3

  8. Moreno Valley College

    Moreno Valley, CA · 11 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +4

  9. UEI College - Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 13 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +1

  10. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 13 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +6

  11. Platt College-Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 14 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Respiratory therapist
    • +2

  12. American Career College - Ontario

    Ontario, CA · 14 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +6

  13. North-West College-Pomona

    Pomona, CA · 22 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3

  14. Mt San Jacinto Community College District

    San Jacinto, CA · 26 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Automotive technician
    • Culinary arts
    • +5

  15. American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana

    Santa Ana, CA · 28 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant

  16. Platt College-Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · 29 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +3

  17. South Coast College

    Orange, CA · 29 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant

  18. California Career Institute

    Anaheim, CA · 30 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

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 Riverside?

The closest are UEI College - Riverside (Riverside, 4 mi), Platt College-Riverside (Riverside, 5 mi), and North-West College-Riverside (Riverside, 6 mi). In total, 17 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.

How much do medical assistant programs near Riverside cost?

For the 16 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,483 to $33,431. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do medical assistants make near Riverside?

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 Riverside?

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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