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Medical assistant program at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Salida, CA · Private for-profit 2-year · (559) 734-9000 · School website
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)
- $33,472
- LengthIPEDS
- 60 credit hours, 15 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 163
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $34,272
- Typical pay for medical assistantsBLS OEWS May 2025, Modesto, CA
- $49,990
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About this program
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto awarded 163 medical assistant credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its second largest career program of 3 we list. Its listed tuition of $33,472 compares with a California median wage of $49,660 for medical assistants (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant | 147 | 60 credit hours, 15 months | $33,472 |
| Associate degree | 51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 | 60 credit hours, 15 months | $33,472 |
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