Medical assistant schools in Long Branch, NJ
11 schools within 30 miles of Long Branch, NJ offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Advantage Career Institute in Eatontown, 3 miles away. Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 11
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in NJ
- $47,210
11 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Long Branch, NJ
School results
MCI Institute of NJ
Ocean, NJ · 3.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
American Institute-Toms River
Toms River, NJ · 21 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Dental assistant
- +2
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St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
Staten Island, NY · 24 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Toms River, NJ · 24 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
Iselin, NJ · 25 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Mildred Elley-New York Campus
New York, NY · 28 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Massage therapy
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
Piscataway, NJ · 30 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +4
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 Long Branch?
The closest are Advantage Career Institute (Eatontown, 3 mi), MCI Institute of NJ (Ocean, 4 mi), and American Institute-Toms River (Toms River, 21 mi). In total, 11 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Long Branch cost?
For the 9 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,283 to $37,819. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Long Branch?
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 Long Branch?
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
- Staten Island, NY (23 mi)
- Toms River (23 mi)
- New York, NY (26 mi)
- New Brunswick (27 mi)
- Jersey City (29 mi)
- Rego Park, NY (31 mi)
- Newark (31 mi)
- Hempstead, NY (34 mi)