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Bay Area Medical Academy
San Francisco, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 530 Bush Street #201, San Francisco, CA 94108 · Phone: (415) 217-0077 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bay Area Medical Academy is a private for-profit trade school in San Francisco, California offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bay Area Medical Academy's completion rate is 52.2%, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,089. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Bay Area Medical Academy is $39,369, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, with 72.8% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 145 | $36,253 | $37,808 | $9,114 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bay Area Medical Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in San Francisco, California. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary offering is medical assistant programs, with 145 completers reported in federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 209 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 52.2%, which is below the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,089. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $39,369, and 72.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus offers a single, focused program track — medical assistant training — rather than a broad range of associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a shorter, career-specific credential rather than a multi-year degree path. Adult learners or career changers considering this program should weigh the below-average completion rate and cost against their own circumstances. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bay Area Medical Academy offers medical assistant programs, with 145 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 52.2%, which is below the state average of 64.2% per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported as $9,089.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $39,369.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bay Area Medical Academy is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (415) 217-0077 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483878).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused medical assistant program rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to those seeking a shorter career-specific path, though specific fit details for career changers are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bay Area Medical Academy at (415) 217-0077 or through its website, https://www.bamasf.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trade is not reported in this listing's federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.