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California Baptist University
Riverside, California · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 · Phone: (877) 228-3615 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Mar 2026 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Jul 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
California Baptist University is a private non-profit trade/career school in Riverside, CA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission among others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $26,063 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $61,504; this campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 64.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for California Baptist University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 42.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
California Baptist University is a private non-profit university located in Riverside, California. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school (title IV eligible). The campus holds accreditation from several bodies including the WASC Senior College and University Commission, along with specialized accreditors for programs such as physical therapy, psychology, speech-language-hearing, nursing, and radiologic technology. Within its trade and career training data, the school's most notable program is medical assistant programs, with 11 completers reported.
Federal completion rate data specific to this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 64.2%, and the comparison between this school and the state average is not reported. Median debt among graduates is reported at $26,063, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $61,504. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 42.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a notable share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
Given its scale as a large university (over 8,000 undergraduates) located in a large city, and its single reported trade program with a small completer count, this data reflects only a narrow slice of the institution's overall offerings. Prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly to learn about program length, format, and fit. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, consult the listed accreditors or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The federal data for California Baptist University lists one trade program family: medical assistant programs, with 11 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the WASC Senior College and University Commission, along with specialized bodies for physical therapy, psychology, speech-language-hearing, nursing, and radiologic technology programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 42.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.2%, but the comparison to this school is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $26,063, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $61,504, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
California Baptist University is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it reinvests revenue into educational operations rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm the duration of the medical assistant program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies, such as the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and check outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?110361.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly at (877) 228-3615 or via https://www.calbaptist.edu/ for that information.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to learn what credentials follow completion of the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach California Baptist University by phone at (877) 228-3615 or through its website at https://www.calbaptist.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other schools offering medical assistant programs is not reported for this campus in 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.