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Medical assistant training in Riverside, California

13 medical assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

11 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Medical assistants do office and clinical work, from scheduling appointments to taking patients' vital signs. Most train in a certificate program. Certification isn't required in most states, but employers often prefer it.1

In Riverside, 2 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 13 programs here are medical assistant (10 programs) and clinical medical assistant (3 programs).

See the 13 programs

All 185 medical assistant programs in California, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in Riverside?

$2,777 to $11,797 is what most medical assistant programs in Riverside cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $1,200 to $18,070

In the typical program

Finished the program
86%
Working 6 months later
73%
Earned a year, estimated
about $35,300
Length
16 to 32 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Riverside may also offer medical assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free medical assistant training in Riverside?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 13 medical assistant programs in Riverside approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assistant

    Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services

    Riverside

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services, RiversideClinical medical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,262

    18 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $218
    Students counted
    1,792
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,262
    students trained with WIOA funding
    18
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services

  • Medical assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Medical Assistant

    Concorde Career College Inc.

    San Bernardino

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Concorde Career College Inc., San BernardinoMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$32,900
    Price if you pay yourself$18,070

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Medical Assistant at Concorde Career College Inc.
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    43%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,220
    Length
    30 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $585
    Students counted
    713
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,070
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting

    Mayfield College, Inc.

    Cathedral City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mayfield College, Inc., Cathedral CityMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$79,700
    Price if you pay yourself$16,093

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Medical Assisting at Mayfield College, Inc.
    More details about Medical Assisting at Mayfield College, Inc.
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,920
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,757
    Students counted
    684
    Earned a year, estimated
    $79,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,093
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Medical Assisting at Mayfield College, Inc.

  • Clinical medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Clinical Medical Assistant (Hybrid)

    Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services

    Riverside

    No diploma needed

    Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services, RiversideClinical medical assistantHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,777

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant (Hybrid) at Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services
    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant (Hybrid) at Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $218
    Students counted
    442
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,777
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant (Hybrid) at Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant (Hybrid)

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main

    Ontario

    High school diploma or equivalent

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main, OntarioMedical assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$7,835

    169 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant (Hybrid) at HealthStaff Training Institute - Main
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,475
    Length
    36 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $560
    Students counted
    277
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,835
    students trained with WIOA funding
    169

  • Medical assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Medical Assistant

    American College of Healthcare and Technology

    Riverside

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    American College of Healthcare and Technology, RiversideMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$81,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,963

    28 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Assistant at American College of Healthcare and Technology
    More details about Medical Assistant at American College of Healthcare and Technology
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,364
    Length
    36 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $33
    Students counted
    243
    Earned a year, estimated
    $81,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,963
    students trained with WIOA funding
    28
    Program website, Medical Assistant at American College of Healthcare and Technology

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    RCOE School of Career Education

    Riverside

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    RCOE School of Career Education, RiversideMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,797

    25 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Assistant at RCOE School of Career Education
    More details about Medical Assistant at RCOE School of Career Education
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $503
    Students counted
    128
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,797
    students trained with WIOA funding
    25
    Program website, Medical Assistant at RCOE School of Career Education

  • Clinical medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Medical Assistant (Back Office) (Hybrid)

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main

    Ontario

    High school diploma or equivalent

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main, OntarioClinical medical assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,835

    46 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Clinical Medical Assistant (Back Office) (Hybrid) at HealthStaff Training Institute - Main
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,156
    Length
    25 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $560
    Students counted
    123
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,835
    students trained with WIOA funding
    46

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Mission Career College

    Riverside

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mission Career College, RiversideMedical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$12,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,490

    24 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Assistant at Mission Career College
    More details about Medical Assistant at Mission Career College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,013
    Length
    12 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,010
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,490
    students trained with WIOA funding
    24
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Mission Career College

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Medical Assistant

    Loma Linda University San Manuel Gateway College

    San Bernardino

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loma Linda University San Manuel Gateway College, San BernardinoMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Medical Assistant at Loma Linda University San Manuel Gateway College
    More details about Certified Medical Assistant at Loma Linda University San Manuel Gateway College
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,880
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    36
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Certified Medical Assistant at Loma Linda University San Manuel Gateway College

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant/Front Office and Clinical Back Office

    Fontana Adult School

    Fontana

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fontana Adult School, FontanaMedical assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,880
    Program website, Medical Assistant/Front Office and Clinical Back Office at Fontana Adult School
    More details about Medical Assistant/Front Office and Clinical Back Office at Fontana Adult School
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,320
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $402
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,880
    Program website, Medical Assistant/Front Office and Clinical Back Office at Fontana Adult School

  • Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Inland Career Education Center - San Bernardino Adult School

    San Bernardino

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inland Career Education Center - San Bernardino Adult School, San BernardinoMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    More details about Medical Assistant at Inland Career Education Center - San Bernardino Adult School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200

  • Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Medical Assistant

    Moreno Valley College CTE

    Moreno Valley

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno ValleyMedical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,380
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Moreno Valley College CTE
    More details about Medical Assistant at Moreno Valley College CTE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,085
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,380
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Moreno Valley College CTE

How to pay for medical assistant training in Riverside

WIOA funding can pay for medical assistant training in Riverside

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for medical assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for medical assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Riverside

How medical assistant training compares with the rest of medical office and lab work across California: Medical certification programs in California

Where the Riverside medical assistant program numbers come from

Which Riverside medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the California page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Riverside medical assistant programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in Riverside

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List