Medical assistant schools in Princeton, NJ
8 schools within 30 miles of Princeton, NJ offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, 7 miles away. Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- Closest
- 7 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in NJ
- $47,210
8 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Princeton, NJ
School results
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, NJ · 7.3 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
American Institute-Somerset
Somerset, NJ · 15 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- Dental assistant
- +1
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ · 17 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +4
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American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
Piscataway, NJ · 18 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
Iselin, NJ · 23 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Orleans Technical College
Philadelphia, PA · 26 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +2
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 Princeton?
The closest are Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, 7 mi), American Institute-Somerset (Somerset, 15 mi), and Raritan Valley Community College (Branchburg, 17 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Princeton cost?
For the 7 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,389 to $37,819. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Princeton?
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 Princeton?
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
- Trenton (11 mi)
- New Brunswick (15 mi)
- Branchburg (17 mi)
- Washington (32 mi)
- Staten Island, NY (33 mi)
- North Wales, PA (34 mi)
- Philadelphia, PA (34 mi)
- Toms River (36 mi)