Medical Assistant, Schools in Whittier, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Whittier, 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 Whittier, CA

#1

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 3.7 miles away BOC Score 59.2
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,388
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,884
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 26%
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1,702
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

La Puente, CA 5.7 miles away BOC Score 74.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 978

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA 6.5 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

#4

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA 6.8 miles away BOC Score 20.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 144

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA 7.1 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

#6

South Coast College

Orange, CA 7.4 miles away BOC Score 38.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 23

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Regan Career Institute

El Monte, CA 7.5 miles away BOC Score 81.0
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  • 3144 Santa Anita Avenue, 2nd Floor El Monte, CA 91733-3254
  • (213) 398-8838
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 51

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Premiere Career College

Irwindale, CA 7.8 miles away BOC Score 55.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 117

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

PCI College

Cerritos, CA 7.9 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 133
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

North-West College-West Covina

West Covina, CA 8.2 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 518

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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