Medical assistant schools in Jersey City, NJ
39 schools within 30 miles of Jersey City, NJ offer medical assistant programs, and 2 are in Jersey City itself. Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 39
- Closest
- 1 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in NJ
- $47,210
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 Jersey City?
The closest are Hudson County Community College (Jersey City, 1 mi), Garden State Science and Technology Institute (Jersey City, 2 mi), and Mildred Elley-New York Campus (New York, 3 mi). In total, 39 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Jersey City cost?
For the 36 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 Jersey City?
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 Jersey City?
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 (6 mi)
- New York, NY (7 mi)
- Staten Island, NY (8 mi)
- East Orange (9 mi)
- Fort Lee (11 mi)
- Rego Park, NY (11 mi)
- Hackensack (12 mi)
- Bronx, NY (13 mi)