Medical Assistant Programs in Riverside, CA

Riverside, CA has 6 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 2 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 577 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,300 to $19,900, with a median of $18,058 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $32,963 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Riverside, North-West College-Riverside and Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education.

6
Schools with this program
577
Graduates last year
$18,058
Median program tuition
$32,963
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 medical assistant programs in Riverside, CA

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UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
338
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,581
Type
Private for-profit

North-West College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,121
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
133
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,012
Type
Private for-profit

Platt College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,451
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,575
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Riverside

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,428
Graduates last year
36
Type
Public

UEI College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
256
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,810
Type
Private for-profit

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$21,997
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,671
Type
Private for-profit

Platt College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,451
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,575
Type
Private for-profit

American Career College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,703
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
163
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,594
Type
Private for-profit

North-West College-Pomona

Pomona, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,121
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,012
Type
Private for-profit

Platt College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,451
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,575
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $18,058 (range $12,300 to $19,900, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education ($12,300), American College of Healthcare and Technology ($17,995) and North-West College-Riverside ($18,121). 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 (5 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical assistant graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,963 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public medical assistant programs in Riverside, CA?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education and Riverside City College.

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.