Medical Assistant Programs in Lancaster, CA

Lancaster, CA has 4 schools with medical assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 342 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,478 to $21,997, with a median of $21,997 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,274 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at High Desert Medical College, San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster and Antelope Valley Community College District.

4
Schools with this program
342
Graduates last year
$21,997
Median program tuition
$30,274
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 medical assistant programs in Lancaster, CA

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San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster

Lancaster, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$21,997
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
101
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,671
Type
Private for-profit

Career Care Institute

Lancaster, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,478
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,082
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $21,997 (range $12,478 to $21,997, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Career Care Institute ($12,478) and San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster ($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 $30,274 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 Lancaster, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Antelope Valley Community College District.

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.