Medical Assistant, Schools in EL Centro, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in EL Centro, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near EL Centro, CA

#1

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA 4.2 miles away BOC Score 65.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,148
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,852
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,132
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Regional Center for Border Health

Somerton, AZ 51.9 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 535

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ 62.1 miles away BOC Score 51.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68
  • Annual completions: 926
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Milan Institute-Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA 80.6 miles away BOC Score 31.8
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  • 75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203 Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • (760) 469-4545
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 288

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA 82.6 miles away BOC Score 47.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,896
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

ATA College

El Cajon, CA 82.8 miles away BOC Score 73.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 177
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA 84.1 miles away BOC Score 58.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,332
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,628
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 584
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA 84.4 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage, CA 84.6 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 269

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Mayfield College

Cathedral City, CA 86.3 miles away BOC Score 43.0
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 441

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

'California Medical Assistant

California
California Median Pay $49,660 $23.88 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,690 $21.97 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9092 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation status
  • CMA or RMA certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours and placement sites
  • EHR software training included
  • Phlebotomy and EKG skills covered or separate

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