Medical assistant schools in Santa Monica, CA
30 schools within 30 miles of Santa Monica, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is West Los Angeles College in Culver City, 6 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 30
- Closest
- 6 mi
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Santa Monica, CA
School results
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 6.4 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +7
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, CA · 10 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Physical therapist assistant
UEI College - Encino
Encino, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Medical billing & coding
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Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Universal Healthcare Careers College
Los Angeles, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Massage therapy
- +1
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Southern California Health Institute
North Hollywood, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
North-West College-Glendale
Glendale, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +1
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
California Healing Arts College
Carson, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +10
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 23 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Integrity College of Health
Pasadena, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +1
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 24 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
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 Monica?
The closest are West Los Angeles College (Culver City, 6 mi), Casa Loma College-Los Angeles (Sherman Oaks, 10 mi), and UEI College - Encino (Encino, 11 mi). In total, 30 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Santa Monica cost?
For the 28 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,424 to $49,195. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Santa Monica?
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 Monica?
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
- Los Angeles (5 mi)
- Inglewood (10 mi)
- Torrance (15 mi)
- Burbank (16 mi)
- Glendale (19 mi)
- Bell Gardens (20 mi)
- Montebello (22 mi)
- Simi Valley (23 mi)