Medical assistant schools in New Brunswick, NJ
22 schools within 30 miles of New Brunswick, NJ offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education in Piscataway, 5 miles away. Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in NJ
- $47,210
22 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of New Brunswick, NJ
School results
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
Piscataway, NJ · 5.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +4
American Institute-Somerset
Somerset, NJ · 6.9 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Dental assistant
- +1
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
Iselin, NJ · 8.7 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
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Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ · 15 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +4
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
Staten Island, NY · 16 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Healthcare Training Institute
Union, NJ · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, NJ · 21 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
New Community Career & Technical Institute
Newark, NJ · 22 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Culinary arts
- +1
National Career Institute
East Orange, NJ · 22 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
MCI Institute of NJ
Ocean, NJ · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ · 26 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Carpentry
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
Garden State Science and Technology Institute
Jersey City, NJ · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Massage therapy
Mildred Elley-New York Campus
New York, NY · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Massage therapy
Eastwick College-Nutley
Nutley, NJ · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
New York, NY · 30 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
Ace Institute of Technology
New York, NY · 30 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
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 New Brunswick?
The closest are American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (Piscataway, 5 mi), American Institute-Somerset (Somerset, 7 mi), and Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin (Iselin, 9 mi). In total, 22 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near New Brunswick cost?
For the 19 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,283 to $41,063. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near New Brunswick?
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 New Brunswick?
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
- Princeton (15 mi)
- Branchburg (15 mi)
- Staten Island, NY (19 mi)
- Newark (22 mi)
- East Orange (23 mi)
- Trenton (25 mi)
- Jersey City (25 mi)
- Long Branch (27 mi)
Other programs near New Brunswick
- Electrician schools
- HVAC schools
- Construction schools
- Drafting schools
- Auto mechanic schools
- CNA classes
- LPN programs
- Dental assistant schools
- Dental hygiene schools
- Surgical tech schools
- EMT and paramedic schools
- Medical billing and coding schools
- Sonography schools
- Radiology tech schools
- Respiratory therapy schools
- PTA programs