Medical assistant schools in Santa Clarita, CA

19 schools within 30 miles of Santa Clarita, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is National Career College in Panorama City, 14 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
19
Closest
14 mi
Public colleges
3
Median pay in CA
$49,660

19 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Santa Clarita, CA

School results

  1. National Career College

    Panorama City, CA · 14 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +1
  2. UEI College-Reseda

    Reseda, CA · 15 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +3
  3. North-West College-Van Nuys

    Van Nuys, CA · 16 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +2
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  5. Concorde Career College - North Hollywood

    North Hollywood, CA · 17 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +2
  6. UEI College - Encino

    Encino, CA · 17 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
  7. Casa Loma College-Los Angeles

    Sherman Oaks, CA · 18 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Physical therapist assistant
  8. Southern California Health Institute

    North Hollywood, CA · 18 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • Massage therapy
  9. Glendale Career College

    Glendale, CA · 23 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1
  10. North-West College-Glendale

    Glendale, CA · 23 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +1
  11. Antelope Valley Community College District

    Lancaster, CA · 25 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13
  12. San Joaquin Valley College - Lancaster

    Lancaster, CA · 26 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Pharmacy technician
  13. American Career College - Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA · 26 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +4
  14. Career Care Institute

    Lancaster, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Dental assistant
    • +1
  15. Integrity College of Health

    Pasadena, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +1
  16. High Desert Medical College

    Lancaster, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +6
  17. Angeles College

    Los Angeles, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  18. Universal Healthcare Careers College

    Los Angeles, CA · 28 mi · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • Massage therapy
    • +1
  19. Pasadena City College

    Pasadena, CA · 29 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +13
  20. West Los Angeles College

    Culver City, CA · 29 mi · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +7

What medical assistants earn in California

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

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 Santa Clarita?

The closest are National Career College (Panorama City, 14 mi), UEI College-Reseda (Reseda, 15 mi), and North-West College-Van Nuys (Van Nuys, 16 mi). In total, 19 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.

How much do medical assistant programs near Santa Clarita cost?

For the 18 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,860 to $50,201. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do medical assistants make near Santa Clarita?

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 Santa Clarita?

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.