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2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region

194 Colleges
$29,898 Avg Salary
$12,851 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You

With 84,492 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, allied health and medical assisting services is the #10 most popular major in the United States.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 194 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges.

Top 25 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Allied Health Services

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford.

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#2

Bay Area Medical Academy

San Francisco, CA

Out of the 194 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bay Area Medical Academy landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Francisco, Bay Area Medical Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Bay Area Medical Academy take out is $9,114.

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#3

Unitek College

Hayward, CA

The excellent programs at Unitek College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Hayward, Unitek College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Unitek College take out $9,251 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $61, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Stanbridge University is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Stanbridge is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Irvine.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Stanbridge take out is $29,027. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $276, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Unitek College

South San Francisco, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Unitek College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of South San Francisco, Unitek College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Unitek College take out $9,251 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $61, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts accumulate an average of around $12,114 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $83, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Institute of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Institute of Technology carry an average student debtload of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $67, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Loma Linda University take out an average of $14,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

Unitek College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Unitek College take out $9,228 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $67, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA

With a ranking of #10, CBD College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Community Based Education and Development is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Community Based Education and Development take out $14,697 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $289.

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#11

Casa Loma College

Van Nuys, CA

Casa Loma College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Casa Loma College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Van Nuys.

Medical Assisting majors at Casa Loma College take out an average of $26,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Blake Austin College

Vacaville, CA

Blake Austin College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small suburb of Vacaville, Blake Austin College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Blake Austin College take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Perry Technical Institute came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the small city of Yakima, Perry Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Perry Tech take out $9,877 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Oregon Coast Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the rural area of Newport, Oregon Coast Community College is a public school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Oregon Coast Community College take out is $15,625.

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#16

Alaska Career College

Anchorage, AK

Alaska Career College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Alaska Career College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anchorage.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Alaska Career College take out $9,448 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of San-Marcos, PMI San Marcos is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at PMI San Marcos take out an average of $17,975 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $76, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Columbia Gorge Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the town of The Dalles, Columbia Gorge Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Butte County Regional Occupational Program came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Chico, Butte County ROP is a public college with a small student population.

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#20

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

North Seattle College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Seattle, North Seattle is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from North Seattle carry an average student debtload of $15,363.

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#21

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA

Downey Adult School came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Downey Adult School is a small public school located in the suburb of Downey.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Downey Adult School take out $8,088 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#23

CET, Salinas

Salinas, CA

CET, Salinas landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. CET, Salinas is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Salinas.

On average, medical assisting graduates from CET, Salinas take out $6,050 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $18.

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#24

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

With a ranking of #24, Charter College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Charter College take out is $14,318.

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Glendale Career College - Brightwood-Teachout came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San-Diego, Glendale Career College - Brightwood-Teachout is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region

#27

Sumner College

Portland, OR
#28

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA
#29

Hawaii Medical College

Honolulu, HI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
30 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA
31 American Career College - Anaheim Anaheim, CA
32 Northwest Career College Las Vegas, NV
33 American Career College - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
34 Canada College Redwood City, CA
35 Pima Medical Institute - Renton Renton, WA
36 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center Sacramento, CA
37 MTI College Sacramento, CA
38 North-West College - Van Nuys Van Nuys, CA

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Oregon 91
California 1,430
Washington 734
Nevada 188
Hawaii 65
Alaska 49

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health and medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Medical Assisting Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant 56,466
Physical Therapy Assistant 7,420
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7,393
Occupational Therapist Assistant 4,848
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 3,493
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 3,031
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 709
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 365
Anesthesiologist Assistant 327
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 189
Radiologist Assistant 109
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 97
Lactation Consultant 45

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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