Medical assistant schools in San Rafael, CA
10 schools within 30 miles of San Rafael, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is College of Marin in Kentfield, 3 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
10 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of San Rafael, CA
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College of Marin
Kentfield, CA · 3.0 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +2
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA · 9.3 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Merritt College
Oakland, CA · 23 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
Concord, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Dental assistant
- +2
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
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 Rafael?
The closest are College of Marin (Kentfield, 3 mi), Contra Costa College (San Pablo, 9 mi), and Bay Area Medical Academy (San Francisco, 14 mi). In total, 10 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near San Rafael cost?
For the 10 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,906 to $39,675. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near San Rafael?
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 Rafael?
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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