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Medical Assisting in New Jersey

Medical Assisting Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 1,812 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in New Jersey

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,071
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,071
Associate Degree 405
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 334
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.9%
  • White: 25.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in New Jersey

There are 52,590 people in the state and 1,998,190 people in the nation working in medical assisting jobs.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $53,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
699 Total Students

In their early career, American Institute - Clifton grads earn an average salary of $24,039. This private school has an average net price of $19,129. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
680 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,723. 26% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

#3

ASI Career Institute

Turnersville
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
60 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,963 a year.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $10,805. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
341 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,039 a year. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
479 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,225. 91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
618 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,378 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,500. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
792 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,754. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,374. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. 100% of students get financical aid.

Medical Assisting Careers in NJ

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 29% $70,460
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $69,190
Medical Assistants 23% $35,290
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $50,790
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 14% $37,140
Healthcare Support Workers 12% $34,840
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 12% $28,950
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $30,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,469
Health Sciences & Services 1,412
Allied Health Professions 1,086
Health/Medical Admin Services 594
Dental Support Services 554
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 190
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 178
Mental & Social Health Services 150

View all majors related to Medical Assisting

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