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Ohlone College
Fremont, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 · Phone: (510) 659-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ohlone College is a public community college in Fremont, California offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Ohlone College has a 51.7% completion rate, below the California state average of 64.2%, and graduates earn a median of $54,278 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Ohlone College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and 13.0% 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 | 20 | 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
Ohlone College is a public community college in Fremont, California, located in a midsize city setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Ohlone holds accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's accrediting body for physical therapy education. Among trade and career programs, the campus is best known for its medical assistant program, which graduated 20 completers in the reporting period, out of an overall undergraduate enrollment of 7,099.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 51.7%, which falls below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who entered the workforce report median earnings of $54,278 ten years after starting their program. About 13.0% of students at Ohlone receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students served. Median debt for graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Ohlone may suit students interested in a structured, college-based path into medical assisting rather than a short standalone certificate program. Because specific program lengths and schedule details are not reported here, prospective students — including career changers — should contact the school directly to confirm program length, format, and fit for their situation. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, consult the accreditors named above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ohlone College's primary trade program in federal data is medical assistant programs, which had 20 completers. No other program families are listed for this campus in the data provided.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Ohlone College is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Ohlone College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Ohlone College's completion rate is 51.7%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates report median earnings of $54,278 ten years after entering their program, per federal Scorecard 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 at (510) 659-6000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ohlone College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm the schedule and duration of the medical assistant program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and related program accreditors, and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?120290).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule format, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone. Contact the school to discuss scheduling options for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact Ohlone College directly to ask what credentials the medical assistant program prepares graduates to pursue.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ohlone College at (510) 659-6000 or visit https://www.ohlone.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering medical assistant programs is not included in this listing. Use the College Scorecard to search and compare similar programs in the area.
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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.