Medical assistant schools in Santa Maria, CA
4 schools within 30 miles of Santa Maria, CA offer medical assistant programs, and 3 are in Santa Maria itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
4 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Santa Maria, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA · 0.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
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Central California School of Continuing Education
San Luis Obispo, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
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 Santa Maria?
The closest are San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (Santa Maria, under 1 mile), CET-Santa Maria (Santa Maria, under 1 mile), and Allan Hancock College (Santa Maria, 1 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Santa Maria cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,383 to $26,983. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Santa Maria?
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 Maria?
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
- Lompoc (19 mi)
- San Luis Obispo (26 mi)
- Wasco (76 mi)