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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California

171 Colleges
$28,484 Avg Salary
$12,159 Avg Student Debt

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

Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is the #11 most popular major in California with 1,430 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 171 schools in California 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.

Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Unitek College the most popular school in California for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Unitek College take out an average of $9,228 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $67.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at American Career College - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Los Angeles carry an average student debt load of $18,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $149, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out is $18,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $149, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend UEI College-Gardena. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. UEI College-Gardena is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Gardena.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UEI College-Gardena take out is $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $84, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

UEI College-Bakersfield landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UEI College-Bakersfield take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

UEI College-Fresno ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

Medical Assisting majors at UEI College-Fresno take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

With a ranking of #8, Santa Ana College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from SAC take out $11,251 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Contra Costa Medical Career College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Antioch, Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#10

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI College-Riverside came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Riverside carry an average student debt load of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $84, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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United Education Institute-Encino came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California ranking. Located in the large city of Encino, United Education Institute-Encino is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Encino carry an average student debt load of $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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United Education Institute-Chula Vista ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chula Vista.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Chula Vista accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA

Downey Adult School ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. Downey Adult School is a small public school located in the suburb of Downey.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Downey Adult School accumulate an average of around $8,088 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #14, American Career College - Ontario did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.

Medical Assisting majors at American Career College - Ontario take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $80, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

With a ranking of #15, UEI College-Sacramento did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at UEI College-Sacramento accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $84, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA

Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California ranking. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clovis.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Fresno Institute of Technology take out $17,576 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $67.

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With a ranking of #18, 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 school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at PMI Chula Vista accumulate an average of around $17,975 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $76.

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North-West College - Riverside came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Riverside, NWC Riverside is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at NWC Riverside take out is $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $54.

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out an average of $12,114 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $83.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

On average, medical assisting graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out $14,750 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $82.

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

Medical Assisting majors at United Education Institute-Anaheim take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Concorde Career College - San Diego 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 #23 on the list. Concorde Career College - San Diego is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Concorde Career College - San Diego take out is $18,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $79.

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#24

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

North-West College-Long Beach ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California list. NWC Long Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Beach.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from NWC Long Beach 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 $54.

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United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California ranking. United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of San Marcos.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
26 United Education Institute-Ontario Ontario, CA
27 Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos San-Marcos, CA
28 United Education Institute-West Covina West Covina, CA
29 Concorde Career College - Garden Grove Garden Grove, CA
30 Universal Healthcare Careers College Los Angeles, CA
31 Mayfield College Cathedral City, CA
32 Concorde Career College - North Hollywood North Hollywood, CA
32 High Desert Medical College Lancaster, CA
34 Concorde Career College - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA

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

Explore all the Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Oregon 91
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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