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

242 Colleges
$29,898 Avg Salary
$12,851 Avg Student Debt

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

Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is the #48 most popular major in the country with 84,492 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 242 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs were the most popular for 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

#1

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

Our analysis found Charter College to be the most popular school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Charter College carry an average student debt load of $14,318.

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#2

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV

Out of the 242 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Career College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, Northwest Career College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Northwest Career College carry an average student debt load of $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $55.

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#3

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Unitek College is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Unitek College take out $9,228 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $67.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $85, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at American Career College - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at American Career College - Los Angeles accumulate an average of around $18,250 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 $149.

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American Career College - Anaheim came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services 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.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Anaheim carry an average student debt load of $18,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $149.

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#7

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

UEI College-Gardena came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UEI College-Gardena is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Gardena.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Gardena carry an average student debt load of $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $84.

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#8

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

With a ranking of #8, UEI College-Bakersfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Bakersfield carry an average student debt load of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $85, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

With a ranking of #9, UEI College-Fresno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

On average, medical assisting graduates from UEI College-Fresno take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $85, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at SAC take out is $11,251.

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Contra Costa Medical Career College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Antioch, Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #12 on the list. PMI Las Vegas is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from PMI Las Vegas carry an average student debt load of $17,975. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $76.

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Pima Medical Institute - Renton landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. PMI Renton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Renton.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PMI Renton take out is $17,975. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $76.

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#14

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI College-Riverside landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at UEI College-Riverside accumulate an average of around $9,500 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 $84.

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United Education Institute-Encino landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the large city of Encino, United Education Institute-Encino is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Encino accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $85, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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United Education Institute-Chula Vista came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chula Vista.

Medical Assisting majors at United Education Institute-Chula Vista take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $85, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA

Downey Adult School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #17 on the list. Downey Adult School is a small public school located in the suburb of Downey.

Medical Assisting majors at Downey Adult School take out an average of $8,088 in student loans while working on their egree.

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American Career College - Ontario came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.

On average, medical assisting graduates from American Career College - Ontario take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $80.

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With a ranking of #19, Pima Medical Institute - Seattle did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. PMI Seattle is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

Medical Assisting majors at PMI Seattle take out an average of $17,975 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $76.

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#20

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

With a ranking of #20, UEI College-Sacramento did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at UEI College-Sacramento take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $84.

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With a ranking of #21, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $85, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#22

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA

Institute of Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clovis.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Fresno Institute of Technology take out is $17,576. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $67.

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Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, PMI Chula Vista is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at PMI Chula Vista take out an average of $17,975 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $76.

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North-West College - Riverside ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Riverside, NWC Riverside is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from NWC Riverside carry an average student debt load of $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $54, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the midsize city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out $12,114 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $83.

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#29

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA
#35

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

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 Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
37 Institute of Technology Salem, OR
38 Mayfield College Cathedral City, CA
39 Concorde Career College - North Hollywood North Hollywood, CA
39 High Desert Medical College Lancaster, CA
39 Hawaii Medical College Honolulu, HI
42 Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA
42 Concorde Career College - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
44 Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education Indio, CA
45 CBD College Los Angeles, CA
46 Carrington College, Sacramento Sacramento, CA
46 North-West College - West Covina West Covina, CA
46 Carrington College, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
46 Stanbridge University Irvine, CA

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
California 1,430
Washington 734
Oregon 91
Nevada 188
Hawaii 65
Alaska 49

One of 30 majors within the area of study, allied health and medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Medical Assisting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

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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