Medical assistant schools in Whittier, CA
49 schools within 30 miles of Whittier, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Downey Adult School in Downey, 6 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 49
- Closest
- 6 mi
- Public colleges
- 11
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Whittier, CA
School results
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 6.4 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
ABC Adult School
Cerritos, CA · 6.8 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
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North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 8.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 8.5 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
Palladium Technical Academy Inc
Temple City, CA · 8.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 9.0 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +10
East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
West Covina, CA · 9.0 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 9.1 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 9.5 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA · 9.6 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
UEI College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 9.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 9.9 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 11 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
Intercoast College - Anaheim Campus
Anaheim, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
California Career Institute
Anaheim, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy 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 Whittier?
The closest are Downey Adult School (Downey, 6 mi), ABC Adult School (Cerritos, 7 mi), and Regan Career Institute (El Monte, 7 mi). In total, 49 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Whittier cost?
For the 44 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 Whittier?
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 Whittier?
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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- Buena Park (8 mi)
- Bell Gardens (8 mi)
- West Covina (9 mi)
- Diamond Bar (12 mi)
- Westminster (15 mi)
- Pasadena (15 mi)
- Long Beach (15 mi)