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Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, 83,587 allied health & medical assisting services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 158 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services program at each school on the list.


 

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for medical assisting majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

Our 2023 rankings named Charter College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 9% are male.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Charter College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,312.

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#2

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Career College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, Northwest Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 547 students majoring in medical assisting at Northwest Career College, 8% are male and 92% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from Northwest Career College carry an average student debt load of $7,842. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $60, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health & medical assisting services schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 314 students majoring in medical assisting at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus, 10% are male and 90% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus accumulate an average of around $8,669 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 158 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Career College - Los Angeles landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 16% are male.

Medical Assisting majors at American Career College - Los Angeles take out an average of $8,225 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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#5

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at UEI College-Gardena helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health & medical assisting services schools in the Far Western US Region . UEI College-Gardena is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Gardena.

About 82% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 18% are male.

Medical Assisting majors at UEI College-Gardena take out an average of $8,605 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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#6

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

UEI College-Bakersfield landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the large city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 13% are male.

Medical Assisting majors at UEI College-Bakersfield take out an average of $8,837 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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#7

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

UEI College-Fresno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.

Women make up 87% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at UEI College-Fresno accumulate an average of around $8,837 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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Pima Medical Institute - Renton landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. PMI Renton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Renton.

Of the 208 students majoring in medical assisting at PMI Renton, 12% are male and 88% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at PMI Renton accumulate an average of around $7,882 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $49.

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#9

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI College-Riverside ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 87% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

Medical Assisting majors at UEI College-Riverside take out an average of $8,605 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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United Education Institute-Encino landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Reseda, United Education Institute-Encino is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 21% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Encino accumulate an average of around $8,669 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #11, American Career College - Anaheim did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.

Of the 213 students majoring in medical assisting at American Career College - Anaheim, 14% are male and 86% are female.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,225. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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United Education Institute-Chula Vista did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chula Vista.

About 82% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 18% are male.

Medical Assisting majors at United Education Institute-Chula Vista take out an average of $8,669 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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American Career College - Ontario landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Ontario.

Of the 211 students majoring in medical assisting at American Career College - Ontario, 10% are male and 90% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Ontario carry an average student debt load of $8,388. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $102.

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#14

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

UEI College-Sacramento ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 256 students majoring in medical assisting at UEI College-Sacramento, 5% are male and 95% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at UEI College-Sacramento accumulate an average of around $8,605 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Sacramento

Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. PMI Las Vegas is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.

Women make up 84% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

Medical Assisting majors at PMI Las Vegas take out an average of $7,882 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $49.

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United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 47% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton carry an average student debt load of $8,669. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Chula Vista, PMI Chula Vista is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 88% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 12% are male.

On average, medical assisting graduates from PMI Chula Vista take out $7,882 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $49.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista Report

North-West College - Riverside did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Riverside, NWC Riverside is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 5% are male.

Medical Assisting majors at NWC Riverside take out an average of $8,223 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $58.

Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at North-West College - Riverside

United Education Institute-Anaheim ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Garden Grove, United Education Institute-Anaheim is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 90% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

On average, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Anaheim take out $8,669 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#20

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

North-West College-Long Beach came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. NWC Long Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Beach.

About 92% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 8% are male.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at NWC Long Beach take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,223. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $58.

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Pima Medical Institute - Seattle landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. PMI Seattle is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

About 89% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 11% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from PMI Seattle carry an average student debt load of $7,882. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $49.

Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute - Seattle

United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Oceanside, United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 201 students majoring in medical assisting at United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos, 17% are male and 83% are female.

On average, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos take out $8,669 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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United Education Institute-Ontario ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. United Education Institute-Ontario is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.

Of the 205 students majoring in medical assisting at United Education Institute-Ontario, 12% are male and 88% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Ontario accumulate an average of around $8,669 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

Women make up 93% of the medical assisting majors at the school.

Medical Assisting majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out an average of $9,405 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $56, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Services students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
25 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Mateo, CA
26 Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos San Marcos, CA
27 Institute of Technology Clovis, CA
28 United Education Institute-West Covina West Covina, CA
29 Universal Healthcare Careers College Los Angeles, CA
30 Institute of Technology Salem, OR
31 North-West College - West Covina West Covina, CA

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health & medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,701
California 12,401
Oregon 882
Nevada 1,323
Alaska 191
Hawaii 209

Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Medical Assisting Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant 54,553
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7,327
Physical Therapy Assistant 6,499
Occupational Therapist Assistant 4,508
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 4,145
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 3,373
Radiologist Assistant 1,360
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 571
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 375
Anesthesiologist Assistant 371
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 299
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 157
Lactation Consultant 49

Majors Similar to Medical Assisting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Health Sciences & Services 36,762
Mental & Social Health Services 30,331

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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