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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
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.
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2023 Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for medical assisting majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 15% Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Charter College to be the most popular school for allied health & medical assisting services students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit school 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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Northwest Career College helped the school earn the #2 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 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.
Out of the 158 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. 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.
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.
A rank of #4 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.
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.
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 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.
UEI College-Bakersfield came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit college 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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UEI College-Fresno landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Fresno Report
With a ranking of #8, Pima Medical Institute - Renton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. PMI Renton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute - Renton Report
With a ranking of #9, UEI College-Riverside 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 Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit school 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Riverside
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 large 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.
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.
American Career College - Anaheim came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the 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.
United Education Institute-Chula Vista ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region 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.
American Career College - Ontario came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at American Career College - Ontario Report
UEI College-Sacramento came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit school 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.
Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas Report
United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the 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.
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.
Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the 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.
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.
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 college 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at North-West College - Riverside Report
With a ranking of #19, 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.
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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Anaheim
With a ranking of #20, North-West College-Long Beach did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle 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 #20 on the list. PMI Seattle is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large 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.
United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the 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.
United Education Institute-Ontario came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. United Education Institute-Ontario is a 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Ontario
With a ranking of #23, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
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 schools 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 |
Majors Related to Medical Assisting
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Medical Assisting Focus Areas
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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