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Medical assistant program at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA · Private for-profit 2-year · (559) 734-9000 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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
- 54
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 1,943 graduates
- $26,897
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $33,797
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $101 a month over 10 years
- $9,500
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $34,272
- Typical pay for medical assistantsBLS OEWS May 2025, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- $49,500
- 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, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant | 54 | 60 credit hours, 15 months | $33,472 |
| Associate degree | 51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant | 0 | 60 credit hours, 15 months | $33,472 |
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