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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Cerritos, CA (2026)

Updated September 14, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 2 institutions in Cerritos, California reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Cerritos. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Cerritos residents.

If you work days or might move, look at fully online programs that map to a national exam as well as these campuses. A local school can still require a practicum you have to attend in person, and the first job is often on site even after an online program.

The cards below come from Department of Education IPEDS data, ordered by our independent BOC Score where the school publishes enough outcomes to score. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

Choosing between Cerritos schools

Compare programs on the credential you leave with (certificate, diploma, or associate degree), which certification exam the curriculum typically prepares you for, whether a practicum is required and where, and the total published cost. Ask who places the practicum. Our program guide covers those points, and the California page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in Cerritos, CA

  • Fremont University

    BOC 54.4

    Cerritos, CA · Private for-profit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    15
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Institutional accreditor
    Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • ABC Adult School

    BOC 20.7

    Cerritos, CA · Public, <2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Award level 21
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    6

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

What medical records specialists earn in California

BLS did not publish this occupation for a metro covering Cerritos, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In California, medical records specialists earned a median of $61,810 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $49,000 and $80,630. Full state figures are on the California page and the California salary page.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Cerritos offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Fremont University, ABC Adult School in Cerritos report programs in the health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing family (CIP 51.07). Confirm current offerings directly with each school.
What do medical billers and coders earn near Cerritos?
BLS did not publish this occupation for a metro covering Cerritos. In California, medical records specialists earned a median of $61,810 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $49,000 and $80,630.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Cerritos?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Cerritos schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is common. A remote job after graduation usually still requires certification plus experience.
Do I need a California license to work in billing or coding in Cerritos?
No. No state, including California, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC, CCA, CCS, or CBCS.
How should I choose among Cerritos schools?
Compare the credential you leave with, which exam the curriculum maps to, who places the practicum, and the total published cost. Editorial cards are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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