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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region

242 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 Most Popular 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. Our analysis looked at 242 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for medical assisting majors pursuing a .

#1

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

Our 2023 rankings named Charter College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Charter College take out an average of $14,318 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northwest Career College is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, Northwest Career College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Northwest Career College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $55.

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#3

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

Out of the 242 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Unitek College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Unitek College carry an average student debt load of $9,228. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus carry an average student debt load of $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Career College - Los Angeles. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Los Angeles take out $18,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.

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American Career College - Anaheim came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.

Medical Assisting majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out an average of $18,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.

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#7

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

UEI College-Gardena landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. UEI College-Gardena is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Gardena.

Medical Assisting majors at UEI College-Gardena take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $84.

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#8

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

UEI College-Bakersfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at UEI College-Bakersfield take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

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#9

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

UEI College-Fresno ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Fresno carry an average student debt load of $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

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#10

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at SAC accumulate an average of around $11,251 in student debt.

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Contra Costa Medical Career College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Antioch, Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #12 on the list. PMI Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.

Medical Assisting majors at PMI Las Vegas 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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With a ranking of #13, Pima Medical Institute - Renton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. PMI Renton is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Renton.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at PMI Renton accumulate an average of around $17,975 in student debt. 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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#14

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI College-Riverside ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Riverside take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $84.

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United Education Institute-Encino did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Encino, United Education Institute-Encino is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Encino take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

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United Education Institute-Chula Vista ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chula Vista.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Chula Vista take out is $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

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#17

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA

Downey Adult School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #17 on the list. Downey Adult School is a small public school located in the suburb of Downey.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Downey Adult School take out is $8,088.

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American Career College - Ontario ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Ontario carry an average student debt load of $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $80.

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Pima Medical Institute - Seattle did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #19 on the list. PMI Seattle is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PMI Seattle take out is $17,975. 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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#20

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

UEI College-Sacramento landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UEI College-Sacramento take out is $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $84.

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United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton take out is $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

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#22

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA

Institute of Technology landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clovis.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Fresno Institute of Technology accumulate an average of around $17,576 in student debt. 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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With a ranking of #23, Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Chula Vista, PMI Chula Vista is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PMI Chula Vista take out is $17,975. 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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North-West College - Riverside landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Riverside, NWC Riverside is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at NWC Riverside take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $54.

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts carry an average student debt load of $12,114. 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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#29

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA
#35

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Services students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
37 Institute of Technology Salem, OR
38 Mayfield College Cathedral City, CA
39 High Desert Medical College Lancaster, CA
39 Concorde Career College - North Hollywood North Hollywood, CA
39 Hawaii Medical College Honolulu, HI
42 Concorde Career College - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
42 Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA
44 Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education Indio, CA
45 CBD College Los Angeles, CA
46 Stanbridge University Irvine, CA
46 Carrington College, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
46 Carrington College, Sacramento Sacramento, CA
46 North-West College - West Covina West Covina, 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.

  • 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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