Medical Assistant, Schools in Paramount, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Paramount, 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 Paramount, CA

#1

Healthcare Career College

Paramount, CA 1 miles away BOC Score 72.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 788
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA 3.2 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 533
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA 4 miles away BOC Score 56.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 3,110
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

PCI College

Cerritos, CA 4.1 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 133
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA 5.4 miles away BOC Score 43.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 2,015

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA 5.6 miles away BOC Score 20.7
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 144

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#7

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA 5.8 miles away BOC Score 70.1
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  • In-state tuition: $7,449
  • Out-of-state tuition: $20,049
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 93%
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 571
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA 6.5 miles away BOC Score 42.0
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 1,716
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

California Healing Arts College

Carson, CA 6.7 miles away BOC Score 30.6
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  • 500 East Carson Plaza Drive, Suite 103 Carson, CA 90746-7323
  • (310) 826-7622
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 96

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 6.7 miles away BOC Score 33.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 335

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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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