Medical assistant schools in San Diego, CA

12 schools within 30 miles of San Diego, CA offer medical assistant programs, and 4 are in San Diego itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
12
Closest
2 mi
Public colleges
4
Median pay in CA
$49,660

12 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of San Diego, CA

School results

  1. San Diego Mesa College

    San Diego, CA · 2.1 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +5

  2. North-West College-San Diego

    San Diego, CA · 5.3 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1

  3. CET-San Diego

    San Diego, CA · 7.4 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +1

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  5. Concorde Career College - San Diego

    San Diego, CA · 8.0 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Dental hygienist
    • +3

  6. ATA College

    El Cajon, CA · 8.9 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical lab technician
    • +1

  7. Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista

    Chula Vista, CA · 14 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +3

  8. Southwestern College

    Chula Vista, CA · 15 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Automotive technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +13

  9. UEI College - Chula Vista

    Chula Vista, CA · 15 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +2

  10. Escondido Adult School

    Escondido, CA · 22 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Phlebotomy
    • +3

  11. Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

    San Marcos, CA · 22 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +5

  12. MiraCosta College

    Oceanside, CA · 28 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Automotive technician
    • IT support & networking
    • +2

  13. UEI College - Oceanside

    Oceanside, CA · 30 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +3

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 Diego?

The closest are San Diego Mesa College (San Diego, 2 mi), North-West College-San Diego (San Diego, 5 mi), and CET-San Diego (San Diego, 7 mi). In total, 12 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.

How much do medical assistant programs near San Diego cost?

For the 11 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,814 to $46,503. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do medical assistants make near San Diego?

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 Diego?

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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