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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California

105 Colleges
$23,854 Avg Salary
$11,167 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate Certificate 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.

The Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 105 schools in California to see which undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate.

Our 2023 rankings named United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus the most popular school in California for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 88% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

On average, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus take out $10,000 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Career College - Los Angeles. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California 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.

Women make up 87% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

Medical Assisting majors at American Career College - Los Angeles take out an average of $9,267 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at UEI College-Gardena helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health and medical assisting services schools in California. UEI College-Gardena is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Gardena.

Of the 312 students majoring in medical assisting at UEI College-Gardena, 17% are male and 83% are female.

On average, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Gardena take out $9,675 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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#4

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend UEI College-Bakersfield. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 310 students majoring in medical assisting at UEI College-Bakersfield, 12% are male and 88% are female.

On average, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Bakersfield take out $9,912 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

Out of the 105 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, UEI College-Fresno landed the # 5 spot on the list. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.

Women make up 84% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

On average, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Fresno take out $9,912 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI College-Riverside did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 84% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UEI College-Riverside take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,675. 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Encino, United Education Institute-Encino is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 247 students majoring in medical assisting at United Education Institute-Encino, 18% are male and 82% are female.

On average, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Encino take out $10,000 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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American Career College - Anaheim landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health and medical assisting services programs. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.

About 91% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 9% are male.

Medical Assisting majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out an average of $9,267 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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United Education Institute-Chula Vista did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chula Vista.

About 80% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 20% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Chula Vista accumulate an average of around $10,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Chula Vista Report

With a ranking of #10, American Career College - Ontario did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.

Of the 213 students majoring in medical assisting at American Career College - Ontario, 8% are male and 92% are female.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at American Career College - Ontario take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,736. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $80, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at American Career College - Ontario Report

#11

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

UEI College-Sacramento did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 10% are male.

On average, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Sacramento take out $9,675 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $84, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Sacramento

With a ranking of #12, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 196 students majoring in medical assisting at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton, 16% are male and 84% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton accumulate an average of around $10,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #13, Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Chula Vista, PMI Chula Vista is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 17% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from PMI Chula Vista carry an average student debt load of $9,865. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $51.

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North-West College - Riverside came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Located in the large city of Riverside, NWC Riverside is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 93% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 7% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at NWC Riverside accumulate an average of around $9,534 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $54.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at North-West College - Riverside Report

United Education Institute-Anaheim ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. United Education Institute-Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Anaheim.

About 82% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 18% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Anaheim carry an average student debt load of $10,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Anaheim Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Services students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
16 North-West College-Long Beach Long Beach, CA
17 United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos San Marcos, CA
18 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
18 United Education Institute-Ontario Ontario, CA
20 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Mateo, CA
21 Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos San-Marcos, 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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