Medical assistant schools in East Orange, NJ
36 schools within 30 miles of East Orange, NJ offer medical assistant programs, and one is in East Orange itself. Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in NJ
- $47,210
24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of East Orange, NJ
School results
National Career Institute
East Orange, NJ · 0.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
New Community Career & Technical Institute
Newark, NJ · 2.0 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Culinary arts
- +1
Eastwick College-Nutley
Nutley, NJ · 4.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
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Healthcare Training Institute
Union, NJ · 5.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ · 8.2 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Carpentry
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
Garden State Science and Technology Institute
Jersey City, NJ · 8.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Massage therapy
American Institute-Clifton
Clifton, NJ · 8.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Dental assistant
- +2
Fortis Institute-Wayne
Wayne, NJ · 8.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Woodland Park, NJ · 9.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ · 11 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Culinary arts
- IT support & networking
- +5
Mildred Elley-New York Campus
New York, NY · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Massage therapy
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
Staten Island, NY · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
New York, NY · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
Ace Institute of Technology
New York, NY · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Mandl School - The College of Allied Health
New York, NY · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Eastwick College-Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus
Paramus, NJ · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NY · 15 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Massage therapy
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
Iselin, NJ · 15 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY · 17 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Medical lab technician
- +3
What medical assistants earn in New Jersey
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in New JerseyHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $47,210
- $22.70 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,010–$58,070
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NJ
- 20,330
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +12.9%
- 109,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest medical assistant schools to East Orange?
The closest are National Career Institute (East Orange, under 1 mile), New Community Career & Technical Institute (Newark, 2 mi), and Eastwick College-Nutley (Nutley, 5 mi). In total, 36 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near East Orange cost?
For the 34 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,283 to $41,121. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near East Orange?
Across New Jersey, the median pay is $47,210 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in East Orange?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Medical assistant schools in nearby cities
- Newark (3 mi)
- Jersey City (9 mi)
- Paterson (11 mi)
- Staten Island, NY (12 mi)
- Hackensack (12 mi)
- Fort Lee (14 mi)
- New York, NY (16 mi)
- Bronx, NY (17 mi)