Medical assistant schools in Torrance, CA
45 schools within 30 miles of Torrance, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is California Healing Arts College in Carson, 5 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 45
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 11
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Torrance, CA
School results
California Healing Arts College
Carson, CA · 5.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +7
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Universal Healthcare Careers College
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Massage therapy
- +1
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 19 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
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
North-West College-Glendale
Glendale, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +1
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Physical therapist assistant
Southern California Health Institute
North Hollywood, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 24 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 Torrance?
The closest are California Healing Arts College (Carson, 5 mi), UEI College-Gardena (Gardena, 6 mi), and North-West College-Long Beach (Long Beach, 12 mi). In total, 45 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Torrance cost?
For the 39 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 Torrance?
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 Torrance?
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
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- Long Beach (11 mi)
- Los Angeles (13 mi)
- Bell Gardens (15 mi)
- Santa Monica (15 mi)
- Montebello (19 mi)
- Buena Park (20 mi)
- Whittier (21 mi)