Medical assistant schools in San Clemente, CA
12 schools within 30 miles of San Clemente, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, 8 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- Closest
- 8 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
12 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of San Clemente, CA
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA · 7.8 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +10
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American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA · 25 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- IT support & networking
- +2
Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Radiologic technologist
San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Temecula, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Platt College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +3
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
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 San Clemente?
The closest are Saddleback College (Mission Viejo, 8 mi), UEI College - Oceanside (Oceanside, 22 mi), and Orange Coast College (Costa Mesa, 23 mi). In total, 12 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near San Clemente cost?
For the 11 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,133 to $29,253. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near San Clemente?
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 San Clemente?
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
- Irvine (18 mi)
- Oceanside (24 mi)
- Temecula (28 mi)
- Anaheim (29 mi)
- Menifee (30 mi)
- Westminster (30 mi)
- Chino Hills (35 mi)
- Riverside (36 mi)