Medical Assistant, Schools in Oakland, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Oakland, California. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near Oakland, CA

#1

Merritt College

Oakland, CA 2.7 miles away BOC Score 36.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 695

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, CA 3.4 miles away BOC Score 99.5
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 90
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, CA 6.2 miles away BOC Score 34.8
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 49

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#4

Carrington College-San Leandro Campus

San Leandro, CA 8 miles away BOC Score 40.7
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 213

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#5

Bay Area Medical Academy

San Francisco, CA 10.3 miles away BOC Score 19.6
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  • Graduation rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 76

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Unitek College

Hayward, CA 10.5 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 348

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#7

Chabot College

Hayward, CA 11.9 miles away BOC Score 46.5
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 1,066

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#8

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 13.5 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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  • Programs offered: 87
  • Annual completions: 2,534

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#9

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 14 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 231

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#10

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus

Pleasant Hill, CA 14.2 miles away BOC Score 44.8
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 237

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'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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