San Marin High School is home to the CTE Medical (Healthcare Sciences) program — one of the fastest-growing career pathways in California. Students earn hands-on clinical experience and certifications before graduation. Shifting Gears USA awards eligible students up to $2,500/year in renewable scholarships — free to apply.
Scholarship Award
Up to $2,500/yr
Active Program
CTE Medical
Grades Eligible
9 – 12
Avg Bay Area Salary
$75,000+
Healthcare is one of the most in-demand fields in California. The San Marin CTE Medical program gives students a head start with real clinical training and certifications before they graduate.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Entry-level
$45,000–$60,000
Bay Area avg
Medical Assistant
1–2 years post-HS
$50,000–$65,000
Bay Area avg
Registered Nurse (RN)
2–4 years post-HS
$100,000–$140,000
Bay Area avg
Physician Assistant (PA)
6+ years post-HS
$130,000–$160,000
Bay Area avg
Projected job growth in healthcare through 2032 (BLS)
Average healthcare salary in the Bay Area
Marin General Hospital and UCSF Health are nearby employers
San Marin High School CTE Medical students are eligible for Shifting Gears USA's renewable scholarship of up to $2,500/year. Scholarship applications for 2025–2026 are now closed. The next cycle opens in early 2027.
Enrolled at San Marin HS in CTE Medical. GPA 2.5+. Marin County resident.
Scholarship applications for 2025–2026 are closed. The next cycle opens in early 2027. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
Awards of up to $2,500/year are paid directly to your trade school or program. Stay tuned for next year's opening.
Program applications (CTE) are still open. Scholarship applications closed for 2025–26.