Here is a list of California schools which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the ever-growing healthcare field. We’ve gathered information about a career in healthcare, located at the bottom of this page. Click on a school to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the schools and their programs.

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  • A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

    Locations: Online
    • Health Education (Doctorate)
    • Geriatric Health (Master)
    • Public Health (Master)
    • Health Administration (Master)
    • Health Education (Master)
    • Human Movement (Master)
  • Advanced Training

    Locations: El Cajon, CA
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing, Coding and Front Desk (Diploma)
  • AIU Online

    Locations: Online
    • Business Administration in Healthcare Management (Bachelor)
    • Business Administration in Healthcare Management (Master)
    • Medical Billing and Coding (Associate)
  • Allied Schools

    Locations: Online
    • Medical Administrative Assistant (Class)
    • Medical Billing (Class)
    • Medical Coding (Class)
    • Medical Transcription (Class)
  • American Career College

    Locations: Anaheim, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Ontario, CA
    • Dental Assisting (Certificate)
    • Health Claims Examiner/Medical Billing (Certificate)
    • Medical Assistant (Certificate)
    • Optical Dispensing (Certificate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)
    • Vocational Nursing (Certificate)
    • Health Information Technology (Certificate)
  • American College of Healthcare

    Locations: Riverside, CA
  • Angley College

    Locations: Online
    • Dental Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Office Administration (Associate)
    • Nurse Assisting (Diploma)
    • Patient Care Technician (Diploma)
    • Phlebotomy Technician (Diploma)
    • Health Care Management (Bachelor)
  • Anthem College

    Locations: Sacramento, CA
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing and Coding (Diploma)
    • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
    • Dental Assistant (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
  • Anthem College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Dental Assistant (Associate)
    • Hospital Unit Coordinator (Associate)
    • Medical Assistant (Associate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Associate)
    • Surgical Technologist (Associate)
    • X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope) (Associate)
  • Argosy University

    Locations: Point Richmond (San Francisco), CA / San Bernardino (Inland Empire), CA / San Diego, CA / Santa Ana (Orange County), CA / Santa Monica, CA
    • Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Public Health (Master)
  • Ashford University

    Locations: Online
    • Health and Human Services (Bachelor)
  • Azusa Pacific University

    Locations: Azusa, CA
    • Physical Therapy (Diploma)
    • RN to BSN (Bachelor)
  • BioHealth College

    Locations: San Jose, CA
  • Bryan College of Court Reporting

    Locations: Gold River, CA / Los Angeles, CA
    • Advanced Health and Fitness Training (Diploma)
    • Personal Training (Diploma)
    • Health Information Management and Coding (Diploma)
  • Bryan College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Information Management and Coding Online (Certificate)
    • Personal Trainer (Certificate)
  • California Coast University

    Locations: Online
    • Health Care Administration (Bachelor)
  • California College

    Locations: San Diego, CA
    • Healthcare Administration (Bachelor)
    • Medical Specialties (Associate)
    • Respiratory Therapy (Associate)
  • Capella University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Technology - Health Informatics (Bachelor)
  • Career Colleges of America

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA / San Bernardino, CA / South Gate, CA
    • Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Biller (Diploma)
    • Surgical Technology (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound) (Diploma)
  • Career Networks Institute

    Locations: Costa Mesa, CA
    • Medical Clinical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing and Coding (Diploma)
    • Medical Office Receptionist (Diploma)
    • Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
  • Carrington College California

    Locations: Antioch, CA / Citrus Heights, CA / Emeryville, CA / Pleasant Hill, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Jose, CA / San Leandro, CA / Stockton, CA
    • Biotechnology (Associate)
    • Dental Assisting (Associate)
    • Dental Assisting (Certificate)
    • Health Care Administration (Associate)
    • Health Care Administration (Certificate)
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
    • Health Information Technology (Certificate)
    • Massage Therapy (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Medical Assisting (Certificate)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing and Coding (Associate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Associate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technology (Associate)
    • Pharmacy Technology (Diploma)
  • Carrington College California - Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
    • Healthcare Administration (Associate)
    • Health Care Management (Associate)
  • CBD College

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA
  • Central Coast College

    Locations: Salinas, CA
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Health Information and Patient Services (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Phlebotomy Technician (Diploma)
  • Centre for Distance Education

    Locations: Online
    • Medical Office Administration (Diploma)
  • Chapman University College

    Locations: Edwards AFB, CA / Fairfield, CA / Folsom, CA / Hanford, CA / Irvine, CA / Lemoore, CA / Monterey, CA / Moreno Valley, CA / Ontario, CA / Palm Desert, CA / Palmdale, CA / Roseville, CA / Salida, CA / San Diego, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Travis, CA / Victor Valley, CA / Visalia, CA / Walnut Creek, CA / Yuba City, CA
    • Gerontology (Certificate)
    • Health Services Management (Bachelor)
    • Health Administration (Master)
  • Chapman University College - Online

    Locations: Online
    • Gerontology (Certificate)
    • Health Risk and Crisis Communication (Certificate)
    • Nutrition and Wellness (Certificate)
    • Health Risk and Crisis Communication (Master)
  • Charter College

    Locations: Canyon Country, CA / Lancaster, CA / Long Beach, CA / Oxnard, CA
    • Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Coding and Billing (Associate)
    • Medical Coding and Billing (Certificate)
    • Dental Assistant (Certificate)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)
    • Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
    • Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Assistant (Associate)
  • Colorado Technical University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Services Administration (Bachelor)
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
    • Health Administration Services (Associate)
  • Community Business College

    Locations: Modesto, CA
  • Concorde Career College

    Locations: Garden Grove, CA / North Hollywood, CA / San Bernadino, CA
    • Respiratory Therapy (Associate)
    • Advanced Respiratory Therapy (Certificate)
    • Dental Assistant (Diploma)
    • Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Surgical Technology (Diploma)
    • Vocational Nurse (Diploma)
    • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
    • Physical Therapist Assistant (Diploma)
  • Concorde Career Institute

    Locations: San Diego, CA
    • Dental Assistant (Diploma)
    • Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
    • Vocational Nurse (Diploma)
  • Contra Costa Medical Career College

    Locations: Antioch, CA
  • Cosumnes River College

    Locations: Sacramento, CA
  • CSI Career College

    Locations: Vacaville, CA
    • Administrative Medical Assistant (Certificate)
    • Clinical Medical Assistant (Certificate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)
    • Vocational Nursing (Certificate)
  • DeVry University

    Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA / Fremont, CA / Irvine, CA / Long Beach, CA / Pomona, CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / Sherman Oaks, CA / West Hills, CA
    • Biomedical Engineering Technology (Bachelor)
    • Biomedical Informatics (Bachelor)
    • Business Administration (Bachelor)
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
  • Drexel University

    Locations: Sacramento, CA
    • Public Health (Master)
    • Interdepartmental Medical Science (Graduate Certificate)
  • Empire College

    Locations: Santa Rosa, CA
    • Medical Assistant (Associate)
    • Clinical Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing and Coding Technician (Diploma)
    • Medical Transcriptionst (Diploma)
    • Phlebotomy (Diploma)
  • Everest College

    Locations: Alhambra, CA / Anaheim, CA / City of Industry, CA / Gardena, CA / Hayward, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Ontario, CA / Reseda, CA / San Bernardino, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Jose, CA / Santa Ana, CA / Torrance, CA / West Los Angeles, CA
    • Medical Clinical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Insurance Biller (Diploma)
    • Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (Diploma)
    • Medical Office Management (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Insurance Billing/Coding (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Dental Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
  • Everest University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Associate)
  • Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

    Locations: Online
    • Radiologic Sciences (Bachelor)
    • RN-to-BS in Nursing (Bachelor)
  • Florida National College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Services (Associate)
  • Florida Tech University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Business Administration With a Specialization in Healthcare Management (Bachelor)
  • Franklin Pierce University

    Locations: Online
    • Business Administration - Health Practice Management (Master)
  • Fremont College

    Locations: Cerritos, CA
    • Sports and Rehabilitation Therapy (Associate)
  • Fresno Adult School

    Locations: Fresno, CA
  • Gates College

    Locations: Redondo Beach, CA
    • Medical Office Administration (Diploma)
  • Glendale Career College

    Locations: Glendale, CA
    • Surgical Technology (Diploma)
  • Grand Canyon University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Business Administration - Healthcare Systems Management (MBA) (Master)
    • Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Master)
    • Nursing: Nursing Education (Master)
    • Emergency Management in Health Care (Certificate)
    • Health Sciences: Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care (Bachelor)
    • Medical Imaging Science (Bachelor)
    • Respiratory Care (Bachelor)
    • Business Admin. with an Emphasis in Health Care Mgmt. (Bachelor)
    • Addiction Counseling (Master)
    • Professional Counseling (Master)
    • RN to BS in Nursing (Bachelor)
  • Heald College

    Locations: Concord, CA / Fresno, CA / Hayward, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA / Roseville, CA / Salinas, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Jose, CA / Stockton, CA
    • Dental Assisting (Associate)
    • Dental Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Medical Office Administration (Associate)
    • Medical Office Administration (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technology (Diploma)
  • High-Tech Institute

    Locations: Sacramento, CA
    • Dental Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing and Coding Technician (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Surgical Technician (Diploma)
  • Institute for Business and Technology

    Locations: Santa Clara, CA
    • Laboratory Assistant, EKG Technician/Phlebotomist (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist (Diploma)
  • Institute of Technology

    Locations: Clovis, CA / Modesto, CA / Redding, CA / Roseville, CA
    • Medical Billing/Coding Specialist (Diploma)
    • Medical Office Administration (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Professional Medical Assistant (Diploma)
  • International Institute of the Americas Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Technology Management (Associate)
  • ITT Technical Institute

    Locations: Lathrop, CA / Oxnard, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA / San Bernardino, CA / San Diego, CA / San Dimas, CA / Sylmar, CA / Torrance, CA
    • Heatlh Information Technology (Associate)
  • Jones College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Care Management (Bachelor)
  • Kaplan College

    Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Chula Vista, CA / Clovis (Fresno), CA / Modesto, CA / North Hollywood, CA / Palm Springs, CA / Panorama City, CA / Riverside, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Diego, CA / Stockton, CA / Vista (North County), CA
    • Medical Assistant (Certificate)
    • Medical Office Specialist (Certificate)
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Respiratory Care (Associate)
    • Dental Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Coding and Billing (Certificate)
    • Dental Assistant (Certificate)
    • Medical Office Specialist (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing and Coding (Diploma)
    • Medical Insurance Technician (Certificate)
    • Nurse Assistant (Certificate)
    • Nursing (Associate)
    • Patient Care Assistant/Technician (Certificate)
    • Vocational Nursing (Certificate)
    • Health Care and Rehab Therapy Technician (Diploma)
    • Holistic Health Practitioner (Diploma)
    • Nursing Assistant (Diploma)
    • X-Ray Technician/Back Office Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Therapeutic Health Technician (Diploma)
    • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Certificate)
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound (Diploma)
    • Diagnostic Vascular Sonography (Certificate)
    • Radiologic Technology (Diploma)
    • Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
    • Medical Practice Management (Associate)
  • Kaplan University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Care Management (Certificate)
    • Nursing (Bachelor)
    • Management/Health Care Management (Master)
    • Nutrition Science (Bachelor)
    • Health Science (Bachelor)
    • Health and Wellness (Bachelor)
  • Keiser University eCampus

    Locations: Online
    • Health Services Administration (Associate)
  • Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

    Locations: Colton, CA / Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA / Fremont, CA / Irvine, CA / Long Beach, CA / Pomona, CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Jose, CA
    • Health Services Management (Graduate Certificate)
  • LA College International Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Care Administration (Associate)
    • Health Care Administration (Bachelor)
  • Laurus College

    Locations: Atascadero, CA / San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA
    • Medical Billing (Certificate)
  • Lincoln College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Advanced Medical Coding and Billing (Associate)
  • Los Positas College

    Locations: Livermore, CA
  • Loyola University

    Locations: Online
    • Nursing with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (Master)
  • M-TEC

    Locations: Online
    • Medical Transcriptionist (Diploma)
  • Mayfield College

    Locations: Cathedral City, CA
    • Medical Billing and Coding (Diploma)
  • Medical Careers Institute - Online

    Locations: Online
    • Nursing (Bachelor)
  • Medicode Pros

    Locations: El Dorado Hills, CA
  • MedTech College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
  • Milan Institute

    Locations: Clovis, CA / Indio, CA / Visalia, CA
    • Administrative Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Healthcare Billing and Coding (Certificate)
  • Mission College

    Locations: Santa Clara, CA
  • National American University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Nursing (Bachelor)
    • Health Care Management (Bachelor)
    • Nursing RN-to-BSN (Bachelor)
  • New England College

    Locations: Online
    • Management – Healthcare Administration (Master)
  • Newbridge College

    Locations: El Cajon, CA / Long Beach, CA / Santa Ana, CA
    • Medical Biller/ Office Management (Diploma)
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Surgical Technician (Diploma)
    • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
  • North Valley Occupational Center

    Locations: Mission Hills, CA
  • North-West College

    Locations: Pasadena, CA / Pomona, CA / Riverside, CA / West Covina, CA
    • Dental Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Insurance Biller (Diploma)
    • Medical Receptionist (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Vocational Nurse (Diploma)
    • Eyecare Specialist (Diploma)
  • Norwich University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Nursing (Master)
  • Orlando Academy School of Health Professions - Online

    Locations: Online
    • Limited X-Ray Technician (Diploma)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing & Coding (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Phlebotomy Technician (Diploma)
  • Park University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Management/Health Care (Bachelor)
  • Penn Foster Career School

    Locations: Online
    • Dental Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Coding and Billing (Diploma)
    • Medical Coding and Billing (Certificate)
    • Medical Office Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Terminology (Certificate)
    • Medical Transcriptionist (Diploma)
    • Medical Transcriptionist (Certificate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Physical Therapy Aide (Diploma)
    • Certified Personal Trainer (Diploma)
  • Penn State World Campus

    Locations: Online
  • Pinnacle Career Institute

    Locations: Online
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
  • Platt College

    Locations: Huntington Beach, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Ontario, CA
    • Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Medical Administrative Specialist (Associate)
  • Saint Leo University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Business Administration - Healthcare Administration (Master)
  • Salem International University Online

    Locations: Online
    • RN to BSN (Bachelor)
  • San Joaquin Valley College

    Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Fresno, CA / Hanford, CA / Hesperia, CA / Modesto, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA / Rancho Cucamonga, CA / Visalia, CA
    • Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Clinical Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Dental Assisting (Associate)
    • Dental Hygiene (Associate)
    • Health Care Administration (Associate)
    • Health Care Insurance Specialist (Associate)
    • Licensed Vocational Nursing (Associate)
    • Administrative Health Care Management (Associate)
    • Pharmacy Technology (Associate)
    • Physician Assistant (Associate)
    • Respiratory Therapy (Associate)
    • Surgical Technology (Associate)
    • Veterinary Technology (Associate)
  • Santa Barbara Business College

    Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Palm Desert, CA / Santa Barbara, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Ventura, CA
    • Medical Assisting (Associate)
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technology (Associate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
    • Fitness Training (Diploma)
    • Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
    • Medical Office Administration (Diploma)
  • Santa Barbara Business College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Medical Office Systems (Diploma)
  • Santa Barbara Graduate Institute

    Locations: Santa Barbara, CA
    • Clinical Psychology, Prenatal & Perinatal Specialization (Master)
    • Clinical Psychology, Somatic Psychology Specialization (Master)
    • Somatic Psychology (Master)
    • Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology (Master)
    • Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology (Doctorate)
    • Somatic Psychology (Doctorate)
  • South Coast College

    Locations: Orange, CA
    • Medical Transcription (Certificate)
    • Medical Assistant/Billing Specialist (Certificate)
  • South University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Healthcare Management (Bachelor)
    • RN to BSN (Bachelor)
  • Stanbridge College

    Locations: Irvine, CA
  • Strayer University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Services Management (Master)
  • Summit Career College

    Locations: Anaheim, CA / Colton, CA
    • Dental Assistant (Diploma)
    • Licensed Vocational Nurse (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant: Administrative & Clinical (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing & Coding (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant: Administrative (Diploma)
  • SureFire CPR

    Locations: Laguna Hills, CA / Orange, CA
  • TUI University

    Locations: Cypress, CA
    • Health Sciences (Doctorate)
  • UEI College

    Locations: Anaheim, CA / Chula Vista, CA / El Monte, CA / Fresno, CA / Huntington Park, CA / Ontario, CA / San Bernardino, CA / San Diego, CA / San Marcos, CA / Van Nuys, CA
    • Dental Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
    • Medical Billing & Insurance Coding (Diploma)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
  • Unitek College

    Locations: Fremont, CA
  • University of Liverpool

    Locations: Online
    • Public Health (Master)
  • University of Phoenix

    Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Beale AFB, CA / Chico, CA / Chula Vista, CA / Concord, CA / Costa Mesa, CA / Culver City, CA / Diamond Bar, CA / Elk Grove, CA / Fairfield, CA / Fremont, CA / Fresno, CA / Fresno, CA / Gardena, CA / Imperial, CA / La Mirada, CA / Laguna Hills, CA / Lancaster, CA / Lathrop, CA / Livermore, CA / Modesto, CA / Murrieta, CA / Novato, CA / Oakland, CA / Ontario, CA / Oxnard, CA / Palm Desert, CA / Pasadena, CA / Pleasanton, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA / Roseville, CA / Sacramento, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Bernardino, CA / San Diego, CA / San Diego, CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Jose, CA / San Marcos, CA / Visalia, CA / Woodland Hills, CA
    • Nursing (Bachelor)
    • Nursing (Master)
    • Health Administration (Bachelor)
    • Business Administration/Health Care Management (Master)
    • Health Administration (Master)
  • University of Phoenix Online

    Locations: Online
    • Business Administration/Health Care Management (Master)
    • Health Administration (Doctorate)
    • Health Administration (Master)
    • Health Care Services (Bachelor)
    • Health Care Administration (Associate)
    • Health Care Administration-Medical Records (Associate)
    • Health Care Administration-Pharmacy Practice (Associate)
    • Health Administration (Bachelor)
    • Health Administration/Health Information Systems (Bachelor)
    • Health Administration/Long Term Care (Bachelor)
  • Upper Iowa University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Public Administration - Health and Human Services (Master)
  • Valley Career College

    Locations: El Cajon, CA
    • Dental Assistant (Certificate)
    • Medical Administration/Insurance (Certificate)
    • Medical Assistant (Certificate)
    • Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)
  • Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

    Locations: Online
    • Health Systems Management (Master)
  • Virginia College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Services Management (Bachelor)
    • Healthcare Reimbursement (Associate)
  • Walden University

    Locations: Online
    • Health Services (Doctorate)
    • Nursing (Master)
    • Public Health (Doctorate)
    • Healthcare Administration (Master)
    • CIS in Healthcare Informatics (Bachelor)
    • Health Studies (Bachelor)
    • Healthcare Management (Bachelor)
  • Washington State University Online

    Locations: Online
  • West Coast University

    Locations: Anaheim, CA / Inland Empire, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Ontario, CA
    • Nursing (LVN to RN) (Associate)
    • Nursing (Bachelor)
    • Health Care Management (Master)
  • West Coast University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Health Care Administration (Bachelor)
    • Health Care Administration (Associate)
    • Nursing (Bachelor)
    • Health Information Technology (Associate)
  • West Valley College

    Locations: Saratoga, CA
  • Western Governors University

    Locations: Online
    • Nursing (Bachelor)
  • WyoTech

    Locations: Long Beach, CA
    • Medical Assisting (Diploma)

Healthcare Career Information

California healthcare school graduates will be entering one of the fastest growing industries in recent time. This growth is partially due to a large population entering their older years, a younger population that is more involved in being healthy than previous generations, and advancing medical procedures that are keeping people alive longer than ever before. The demand for healthcare professionals has never been greater. Various career fields for healthcare school graduates are available, to name just a few would include medical administration, medical assisting, medical billing, medical coding and nursing. Two-thirds of all private health services establishments are offices of physicians or dentists. Although hospitals constitute less than 2 percent of all private health services establishments, they employ nearly 40 percent of all workers. The health services industry includes establishments ranging from small-town private practice physicians who employ only one medical assistant to busy inner city hospitals that provide thousands of diverse jobs. It’s not unusual for healthcare professionals to start in an entry level opening such as a medical receptionist and then after additional healthcare training move into advanced positions such as radiology, ultrasound diagnostic technician, or nursing.

Healthcare Career Paths

  • Medical Administration
  • Home Based Health Care Technician
  • Hospital Based Health Care Technician
  • Clinic Based Health Care Technician
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Assistant

Salary Information

The earnings of Healthcare School graduates vary depending on their experience, chosen field, skill level, and location. However, wage and salary employment in the health services industry is projected to increase more than 25 percent through 2010, compared with an average of 16 percent for all industries.

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