Find Trade Colleges

Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California

2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California

105 Colleges
$23,873 Avg Salary
$9,802 Avg Student Debt

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

Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is the most popular major in California with 12,401 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 105 schools in California 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.


 

Check out the medical assisting undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

Our 2023 rankings named United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus the most popular school in California for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit school 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.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,669. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $96.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means American Career College - Los Angeles is a great place for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Los Angeles carry an average student debt load of $8,225. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read More…

#3

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

Out of the 105 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, UEI College-Gardena landed the # 3 spot on the list. 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.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Gardena carry an average student debt load of $8,605. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

#4

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means UEI College-Bakersfield is a great place for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the 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.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Bakersfield carry an average student debt load of $8,837. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

#5

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

Out of the 105 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, UEI College-Fresno landed the # 5 spot 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.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UEI College-Fresno take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,837. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

#6

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI 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 #6 on the 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.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Riverside carry an average student debt load of $8,605. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read More…

United Education Institute-Encino came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Reseda, United Education Institute-Encino is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Encino take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,669. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $96.

Read More…

American Career College - Anaheim came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. 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.

Medical Assisting majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out an average of $8,225 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read More…

United Education Institute-Chula Vista came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. 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.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Chula Vista carry an average student debt load of $8,669. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $96.

Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Chula Vista

American Career College - Ontario 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 #10 on the list. 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.

On average, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Ontario take out $8,388 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $102, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at American Career College - Ontario Report

#11

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

UEI College-Sacramento came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UEI College-Sacramento take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,605. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Sacramento Report

With a ranking of #12, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

On average, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton take out $8,669 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 $96.

Read More…

Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, PMI Chula Vista is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at PMI Chula Vista accumulate an average of around $7,882 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $49.

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

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 #14 on the list. Located in the 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.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting graduates from NWC Riverside carry an average student debt load of $8,223. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $58, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

With a ranking of #15, United Education Institute-Anaheim did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Garden Grove, United Education Institute-Anaheim is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Anaheim accumulate an average of around $8,669 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $96.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Anaheim Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Services students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
16 North-West College-Long Beach Long Beach, CA
17 United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos Oceanside, CA
18 United Education Institute-Ontario Ontario, CA
18 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
20 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Mateo, CA
21 Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos San Marcos, CA

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,701
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.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.