Medical assistant schools in Newark, NJ
38 schools within 30 miles of Newark, NJ offer medical assistant programs, and one is in Newark itself. Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 38
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in NJ
- $47,210
24 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Newark, NJ
School results
New Community Career & Technical Institute
Newark, NJ · 1.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Culinary arts
- +1
National Career Institute
East Orange, NJ · 3.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
Healthcare Training Institute
Union, NJ · 5.4 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
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Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ · 5.8 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Carpentry
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
Garden State Science and Technology Institute
Jersey City, NJ · 6.0 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Massage therapy
Eastwick College-Nutley
Nutley, NJ · 6.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Career School of NY
Staten Island, NY · 7.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Cosmetology
- +1
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
Staten Island, NY · 8.2 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Mildred Elley-New York Campus
New York, NY · 8.4 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Massage therapy
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
New York, NY · 9.4 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
Ace Institute of Technology
New York, NY · 9.6 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Mandl School - The College of Allied Health
New York, NY · 10 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
American Institute-Clifton
Clifton, NJ · 11 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Dental assistant
- +2
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Woodland Park, NJ · 12 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NY · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Massage therapy
Eastwick College-Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ · 13 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Culinary arts
- IT support & networking
- +5
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
Iselin, NJ · 13 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus
Paramus, NJ · 14 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
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 Newark?
The closest are New Community Career & Technical Institute (Newark, 2 mi), National Career Institute (East Orange, 4 mi), and Healthcare Training Institute (Union, 5 mi). In total, 38 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Newark cost?
For the 35 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 Newark?
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 Newark?
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
- East Orange (3 mi)
- Jersey City (6 mi)
- Staten Island, NY (9 mi)
- New York, NY (13 mi)
- Paterson (13 mi)
- Hackensack (13 mi)
- Fort Lee (14 mi)
- Rego Park, NY (16 mi)