Medical assistant training in San Francisco
16 medical assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
13 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont 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 San Francisco, 1 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 6 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 16 programsAll 132 medical assistant programs in California, including online programs
How much does a medical assistant program cost in San Francisco?
$2,496 to $7,512
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 16 programs with a price: $1,426 to $14,398
- Finished the program
- 90%
- Working 6 months later
- 72%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $37,100
- Length
- 16 to 28 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
All 16 medical assistant programs in San Francisco approved for funding
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Clinical Medical Assistant
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education, San Francisco
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$2,599Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant at SF State, College of Professional & Global EducationMore details about Clinical Medical Assistant at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,265
- Length
- 13 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,269
- a year, estimated
- $37,100
- price
- $2,599
Medical Assisting Program w/ Phlebotomy
Bay Area Medical Academy, San Francisco
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,398Program website, Medical Assisting Program w/ Phlebotomy at Bay Area Medical AcademyMore details about Medical Assisting Program w/ Phlebotomy at Bay Area Medical Academy
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 35 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,371
- Students counted
- 621
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $14,398
Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Antioch
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,900Price if you pay yourself$9,975More details about Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy at Contra Costa Medical Career College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,470
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,874
- Students counted
- 433
- a year, estimated
- $21,900
- price
- $9,975
Clinical Medical Assisting
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Antioch
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,900Price if you pay yourself$4,150More details about Clinical Medical Assisting at Contra Costa Medical Career College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,470
- Length
- 10 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $935
- Students counted
- 342
- a year, estimated
- $21,900
- price
- $4,150
Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Option, Occupational
College of Marin, Greenbrae
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,159Program website, Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Option, Occupational at College of MarinMore details about Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Option, Occupational at College of Marin
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 211
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,159
Clinical Medical Assistant
Castro Valley Adult & Career Education, Castro Valley
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,200Price if you pay yourself$2,400More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,048
- Length
- 27 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $195
- Students counted
- 199
- a year, estimated
- $36,200
- price
- $2,400
Medical Assistant
JobTrain, Menlo Park
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,300Price if you pay yourself$8,000School website, Medical Assistant at JobTrainMore details about Medical Assistant at JobTrain
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 51%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,816
- Length
- 16 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 180
- a year, estimated
- $43,300
- price
- $8,000
Medical Assisting
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Antioch
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,350More details about Medical Assisting at Contra Costa Medical Career College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,366
- Students counted
- 137
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $7,350
Medical Assisting
Vasco Career College, El Cerrito
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,000Program website, Medical Assisting at Vasco Career CollegeMore details about Medical Assisting at Vasco Career College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 24 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $705
- Students counted
- 83
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $7,000
Clinical Medical Assistant
West Contra Costa Adult Educat, Richmond
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,200Price if you pay yourself$2,995School website, Clinical Medical Assistant at West Contra Costa Adult EducatMore details about Clinical Medical Assistant at West Contra Costa Adult Educat
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,288
- Length
- 14 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 72
- a year, estimated
- $37,200
- price
- $2,995
Medical Assistant
Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,800Price if you pay yourself$4,545Program website, Medical Assistant at Mt. Diablo Adult EducationMore details about Medical Assistant at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,197
- Length
- 28 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,227
- Students counted
- 56
- a year, estimated
- $48,800
- price
- $4,545
Medical Assisting w/ EKG and Venipuncture
Northern California Nursing Academy, Daly City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$64,000Price if you pay yourself$12,000Program website, Medical Assisting w/ EKG and Venipuncture at Northern California Nursing AcademyMore details about Medical Assisting w/ EKG and Venipuncture at Northern California Nursing Academy
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,000
- Length
- 28 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,477
- Students counted
- 52
- a year, estimated
- $64,000
- price
- $12,000
Clinical Medical Assistant
Contra Costa County Office of Education/ROP, Pleasant Hill
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,200Price if you pay yourself$2,500More details about Clinical Medical Assistant at Contra Costa County Office of Education/ROP
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,795
- Length
- 18 weeks, 35 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 47
- a year, estimated
- $35,200
- price
- $2,500
Medical Assistant Certificate Program
Jewish Vocational Service, San Francisco
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,800Price if you pay yourself$6,000School website, Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Jewish Vocational ServiceMore details about Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Jewish Vocational Service
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,211
- Length
- 14 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 45
- a year, estimated
- $56,800
- price
- $6,000
Medical Clinic Assisting Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,426More details about Medical Clinic Assisting Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,058
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,426
Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,484More details about Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 54 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,157
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,484
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How to pay for medical assistant training in San Francisco
Workforce funding can pay for medical assistant training in San Francisco
Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
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.56
GI Bill for medical assistant training
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Where the San Francisco medical assistant program numbers come from
Which San Francisco medical assistant programs are on this list?
These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list 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 San Francisco medical assistant program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some medical assistant programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in San Francisco
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs