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2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree School for You
With 83,587 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, allied health & medical assisting services is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 99 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the medical assisting associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools
Out of the 99 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,352.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Delaware Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Dover.
Medical Assisting majors at Delaware Tech take out an average of $10,246 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastwick College - Ramsey is a great place for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Ramsey, Eastwick College - Ramsey is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Eastwick College - Ramsey take out an average of $16,876 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Long Island City, New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Widener University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Chester, Widener is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Widener carry an average student debtload of $15,311.
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University of Pittsburgh - Titusville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pitt Titusville is a small public school located in the town of Titusville.
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With a ranking of #8, Harcum College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Harcum College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Harcum College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,123.
Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Penn College is a small public school located in the small city of Williamsport.
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Central Penn College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Summerdale, Central Penn is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Central Penn take out an average of $15,442 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $197.
Union County College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. Union County College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Cranford.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Union County College accumulate an average of around $13,770 in student debt.
Essex County College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. Essex is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Newark.
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Nassau Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology ranked #14 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Media, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,667.
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY |
| 16 | Howard Community College | Columbia, MD |
| 17 | Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA |
| 18 | Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD |
| 19 | Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ |
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health & medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 3,605 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,726 |
| New Jersey | 1,749 |
| Maryland | 676 |
| Delaware | 183 |
| District of Columbia | 67 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Medical Assisting
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, allied health & medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Medical Assisting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 54,553 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7,327 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6,499 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 4,508 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4,145 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3,373 |
| Radiologist Assistant | 1,360 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 571 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 375 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 371 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 299 |
| Pathology/Pathologist Assistant | 157 |
| Lactation Consultant | 49 |
Majors Similar to Medical Assisting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83,905 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36,762 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30,331 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.