Medical Assistant, Schools in Santa Cruz, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Santa Cruz, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near Santa Cruz, CA

#1

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA 6.1 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 868
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

CET-Watsonville

Watsonville, CA 15.1 miles away BOC Score 60.5
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 194

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

West Valley College

Saratoga, CA 19.7 miles away BOC Score 69.0
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 270
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA 23.4 miles away BOC Score 80.8
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  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,006
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Carrington College-San Jose

San Jose, CA 23.4 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 558

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

San Jose City College

San Jose, CA 24 miles away BOC Score 47.4
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 754
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

CET-San Jose

San Jose, CA 25.1 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 331

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#8

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA 25.7 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 551
  • Online programs available

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#9

Evergreen Valley College

San Jose, CA 26.8 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 206

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#10

Institute for Business and Technology

San Jose, CA 27.2 miles away BOC Score 55.4
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  • Graduation rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 1,477

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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

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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