Monterey Peninsula College medical assistant program
Located in Monterey, California, Monterey Peninsula College is a public college. Its medical assisting program offers a certificate or a degree, with 17 graduates in 2023-24. CAAHEP and ABHES don't list it for medical assisting, and that isn't a verdict on the school. RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams accept other routes as well.
- one year of classes
- $1,188
- graduates in 2023-24
- 17
- medical assisting accreditation
- Not CAAHEP or ABHES
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Monterey Peninsula College
- Address
- 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- Not CAAHEP or ABHES
- Price
- $1,188 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 10 · Associate degree 7
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | California median | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $1,188 | $1,312 | 11th lowest of 35 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 17 | 43 | 112th of 148 |
Checked on 2026-10-22, the medians shown come from California programs reporting a common figure to IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Central Coast College, Salinas: 15 miles (accredited)
- CET-Salinas, Salinas: 15 miles
- CET-Watsonville, Watsonville: 24 miles
- Cabrillo College, Aptos: 28 miles
- Carrington College-San Jose, San Jose: 46 miles
- West Valley College, Saratoga: 47 miles
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No
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