Concorde Career College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,102
- Length
- 8 months
- Graduates last year
- 291
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $34,378
- Type
- Private for-profit
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
North-West College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
- Award
- 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
- Award
- 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
- Award
- 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
- Award
- 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
- Award
- 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
- Award
- 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
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $1,356
- Graduates last year
- 16
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $35,075
- Type
- Public
Escondido Adult School
Escondido, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Graduates last year
- 11
- Type
- Public
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
- Award
- 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.