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Medical assistant program at ATA College
El Cajon, CA · Private for-profit 2-year · (619) 596-2766 · School website
On California's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Council on Occupational Education
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $23,490
- LengthIPEDS
- 64 credit hours, 15 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 38
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 48 graduates
- $23,338
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $32,612
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $58 a month over 10 years
- $5,500
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $34,272
- Typical pay for medical assistantsBLS OEWS May 2025, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- $49,420
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, read October 8, 2026.
On the WIOA list (California)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science Medical AssistantAssociate of Applied Science Medical Assistant · In person · CIP 51.0801 | $23,290+ $200 books | 60 weeks, 40 hours a week | 100% | 100% | Suppressed | 46 |
| Medical AssistantMedical Assistant Certificate · Hybrid (in person and online) · CIP 51.0801 | $15,990+ $100 books | 34 weeks, 40 hours a week | 100% | 99% | Suppressed | 126 |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
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