Pasadena City College medical assistant program
In Pasadena, California, Pasadena City College is a public college that offers a certificate or a degree in medical assisting. It had 10 graduates in 2023-24. Because CAAHEP accredits the medical assisting program, graduates can take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $1,180
- graduates in 2023-24
- 10
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Pasadena City College
- Address
- 1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $1,180 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 8 · Associate degree 2
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | California median | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $1,180 | $1,312 | 9th lowest of 35 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 10 | 43 | 128th of 148 |
The medians, checked 2026-10-22, draw on California programs reporting the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Integrity College of Health, Pasadena: 2 miles (accredited)
- Platt College-Los Angeles, Alhambra: 5 miles
- Palladium Technical Academy Inc, Temple City: 6 miles
- Regan Career Institute, El Monte: 7 miles (accredited)
- East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park: 7 miles
- Glendale Career College, Glendale: 8 miles (accredited)
Rules medical assistants follow in the state
- State certification required
- No
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