Medical Assistant Programs in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA has 3 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 345 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,121 to $21,997, with a median of $20,949 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,784 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield and Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield.

3
Schools with this program
345
Graduates last year
$20,949
Median program tuition
$31,784
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 medical assistant programs in Bakersfield, CA

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UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
276
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,958
Type
Private for-profit

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$21,997
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
57
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,671
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in Bakersfield, CA?

The median published tuition is $20,949 (range $18,121 to $21,997, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield ($18,121), UEI College-Bakersfield ($19,900) and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield ($21,997). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does medical assistant school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (9 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,784 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.