Medical assistant schools in New York
Looking for medical assistant schools in New York? There are 32, including 8 public colleges, 5 private nonprofit schools, and 19 private career schools. Medical assistants in New York earn a median $48,000 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 32
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in NY
- $48,000
- Cities with schools
- 12
24 medical assistant schools
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Bryant & Stratton College - Henrietta
Rochester, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
- +1
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
Albany, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- IT support & networking
- Police academy & criminal justice
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
- +2
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
Liverpool, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
- +3
Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, NY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Construction technology
- +1
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Automotive technician
- Medical lab technician
- +3
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Massage therapy
- IT support & networking
- +3
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Mandl School - The College of Allied Health
New York, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
Albany, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Massage therapy
Mildred Elley-New York Campus
New York, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Massage therapy
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY · Public
- Medical assistant
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +12
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
Staten Island, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
New York, NY · Private
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
Medical assistant schools by city
- New York (39 within 30 mi)
- Buffalo (3 within 30 mi)
- Yonkers (35 within 30 mi)
- Hempstead (27 within 30 mi)
- Troy (4 within 30 mi)
- Niagara Falls (3 within 30 mi)
- Kiryas Joel (5 within 30 mi)
- Spring Valley (27 within 30 mi)
- Port Chester (31 within 30 mi)
- Staten Island (37 within 30 mi)
- Bronx (36 within 30 mi)
- Rego Park (36 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in New York
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in New YorkHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $48,000
- $23.08 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,280–$59,480
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NY
- 40,710
- 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
How many medical assistant schools are in New York?
We list 32 schools in New York with medical assistant programs: 8 public colleges, 5 private nonprofit schools, and 19 private career schools. Campuses are in New York, Liverpool, Buffalo, Albany, and Staten Island.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in New York?
Yes. 8 public colleges in New York offer medical assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does medical assistant school cost in New York?
Among the 29 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,283 to $41,063. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do medical assistants make in New York?
The median pay for medical assistants in New York is $48,000 a year, and most earn between $37,280 and $59,480, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in New York?
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.
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- Medical billing and coding schools (22)
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- Construction schools (16)
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Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Michigan (45)
- Illinois (39)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New Jersey (30)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)