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2023 Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

130 Colleges
$1,261 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,585 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Health & Medical Administrative Services School for You

Health & Medical Administrative Services is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 3,003 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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 Value Health/Medical Admin Services 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 130 schools in California to see which programs offered the best value experiences for health and medical administrative services students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Health & Medical Administrative Services Schools in California

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges.

Top 15% Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Schools

#1

Merced College

Merced, CA
$1,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Merced College the best value school in California for health and medical administrative services students. Merced Community College District is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Merced.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Merced Community College District are $1,180 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Merced Community College District also did well on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#2

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA
$1,232 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Santa Barbara City College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and medical administrative services schools in California. SBCC is a large public school located in the small city of Santa Barbara.

SBCC undergraduate students pay an average of $1,232 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at SBCC take out is $15,816.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, SBCC also is in the top 20% of our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California ranking.

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#3

Canada College

Redwood City, CA
$1,362 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Canada College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Canada College are $1,362 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Canada College also is in the top 15% of our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California ranking.

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#4

Butte College

Oroville, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Butte College is a great value for health and medical administrative services students. Butte College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Oroville.

Butte College undergraduate students pay an average of $1,368 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Ventura College

Ventura, CA
$1,394 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ventura College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ventura College are $1,394 per year.

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$1,288 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, San Joaquin Delta College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and medical administrative services students. Delta is a fairly large public school located in the city of Stockton.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta are $1,288 per year.

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#7

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA
$1,186 Average Tuition & Fees

Golden West College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Golden West College are $1,186 a year.

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$1,171 Average Tuition & Fees

Glendale Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. GCC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Glendale.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GCC are $1,171 per year.

Full Health & Medical Administrative Services at Glendale Community College Report

#9

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA
$1,494 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Marin came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Kentfield, College of Marin is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at College of Marin are $1,494 a year.

Full Health & Medical Administrative Services at College of Marin Report

#10

Reedley College

Reedley, CA
$1,304 Average Tuition & Fees

Reedley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #10 on the list. Reedley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Reedley.

Reedley College undergraduate students pay an average of $1,304 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#11

Cypress College

Cypress, CA
$1,146 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Cypress College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and medical administrative services students. Cypress College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Cypress.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cypress College are $1,146 per year.

Full Health & Medical Administrative Services at Cypress College Report

#12

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA
$1,166 Average Tuition & Fees

Gavilan College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. Gavilan College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Gilroy.

Gavilan College undergraduate students pay an average of $1,166 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Health & Medical Administrative Services at Gavilan College Report

#13

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA
$1,146 Average Tuition & Fees

College of the Canyons came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at College of the Canyons are $1,146 a year.

Full Health & Medical Administrative Services at College of the Canyons Report

#14

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA
$1,332 Average Tuition & Fees

Saddleback College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. Saddleback College is a large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saddleback College are $1,332 per year.

Full Health & Medical Administrative Services at Saddleback College Report

#15

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA
$1,304 Average Tuition & Fees

Fresno City College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. Fresno City College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fresno.

Fresno City College undergraduate students pay an average of $1,304 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Health & Medical Administrative Services at Fresno City College

#16

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA
$1,146 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Santa Monica College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and medical administrative services students. SMC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Monica.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SMC are $1,146 a year.

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#17

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA
$1,344 Average Tuition & Fees

Palomar College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Palomar College are $1,344 a year.

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#18

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA
$1,124 Average Tuition & Fees

Antelope Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public college with a large student population.

Antelope Valley College undergraduate students pay an average of $1,124 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#19

Shasta College

Redding, CA
$1,189 Average Tuition & Fees

Shasta College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Shasta College are $1,189 a year.

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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 Value Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
20 Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, CA
21 Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA
22 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
23 City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
24 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
25 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
26 Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA

Best Value Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Value Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Oregon 287
Washington 497
Nevada 123
Hawaii 41
Alaska 7

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

Health & Medical Administrative Services Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Health Care Management 31,436
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 10,149
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 9,664
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 8,186
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant & Medical Secretary 8,049
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 4,894
Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 4,391
Medical Office Management/Administration 3,564
Health Information Management 3,317
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services 2,245
Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist 1,180
Medical Reception/Receptionist 781
Long Term Care Administration/Management 353
Clinical Research Coordinator 344
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant 224
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 198
Healthcare Innovation 183
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 94
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician 26
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor 22
Health/Medical Claims Examiner 15
Disease Registry Data Management 8
Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
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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