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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in San Diego, CA (2026)

Updated September 2, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 3 institutions in San Diego, California reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. Because billing and coding programs are widely available online, the schools below are a starting point rather than the full set of options for San Diego residents.

If you work days or might move, weigh fully online programs that map to a national exam alongside 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 straight from Department of Education 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 San Diego 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 walks through each of these, and the California page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in San Diego, CA

  • San Diego Mesa College

    BOC 57.2

    San Diego, CA · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21, Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    54
    Published in-state tuition
    $1,146/yr
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Institutional accreditor
    Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • North-West College-San Diego

    BOC 41.8

    San Diego, CA · Private for-profit, 4-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    5

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Ashford University

    BOC 15.5

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

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    25
    Published in-state tuition
    $11,960/yr
    Graduation rate
    10%
    Institutional accreditor
    Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

    · 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 does not publish wages for every city, 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 and the national comparison are on the California page.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in San Diego offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, San Diego Mesa College, North-West College-San Diego, Ashford University in San Diego 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 San Diego?
BLS publishes wages by state rather than by every city. 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 San Diego?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some San Diego schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is not the same as a remote job after graduation.
Do I need a California license to work in billing or coding in San Diego?
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 San Diego 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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