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Medical assistant program at Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public 2-year · (805) 546-3100 · 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: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- Not reported
- LengthIPEDS
- Not reported
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 1
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard
- Not published (small cohort)
- Typical pay for medical assistantsBLS OEWS May 2025, San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
- $49,520
- 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Associate degree | 51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
On the WIOA list (California)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting A.S.Medical Assisting AS · Hybrid (in person and online) · CIP 51.0801 | $4,333+ $6,267 books | 72 weeks, 40 hours a week | 32.4% | Suppressed | Suppressed | 34 |
| Medical Assisting C.A.Medical Assisting CA · Hybrid (in person and online) · CIP 51.0801 | $1,378+ $1,487 books | 36 weeks, 12 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| Medical Assisting C.S.Medical Assisting CS · In person · CIP 51.0801 | $654+ $1,040 books | 18 weeks, 17 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
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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