Medical Assistant Programs in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA has 4 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 360 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,249 to $18,121, with a median of $18,102 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $35,189 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Concorde Career College-San Diego, North-West College-San Diego and San Diego Mesa College.

4
Schools with this program
360
Graduates last year
$18,102
Median program tuition
$35,189
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 medical assistant programs in San Diego, CA

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Concorde Career College-San Diego

San Diego, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,102
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
291
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,378
Type
Private for-profit

North-West College-San Diego

San Diego, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,121
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
46
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,874
Type
Private for-profit

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,154
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,472
Type
Public

CET-San Diego

San Diego, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,249
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,000
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of San Diego

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,587
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
137
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,363
Type
Private for-profit

ATA College

El Cajon, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,130
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,638
Type
Private for-profit

UEI College-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
329
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,810
Type
Private for-profit

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,356
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,075
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,587
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
93
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,363
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does medical assistant training cost in San Diego, CA?

The median published tuition is $18,102 (range $15,249 to $18,121, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at CET-San Diego ($15,249), Concorde Career College-San Diego ($18,102) and North-West College-San Diego ($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 8 months to finish (8 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 $35,189 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 San Diego, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including San Diego Mesa 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.