Medical Assistant, Schools in East Orange, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in East Orange, New Jersey. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near East Orange, NJ

#1

National Career Institute

East Orange, NJ 0.6 miles away BOC Score 28.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 276

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

New Community Career & Technical Institute

Newark, NJ 2 miles away BOC Score 41.2
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 31

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield, NJ 2.2 miles away BOC Score 29.3
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 1

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ 2.6 miles away BOC Score 76.2
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 720
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Eastwick College-Nutley

Nutley, NJ 4.8 miles away BOC Score 57.9
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 153

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Healthcare Training Institute

Union, NJ 5.6 miles away BOC Score 75.6
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 70

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#7

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ 5.7 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 56
  • Online programs available

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#8

Kean University

Union, NJ 6.1 miles away BOC Score 65.1
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 755
  • Online programs available

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#9

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ 7.8 miles away BOC Score 62.7
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 213
  • Online programs available

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#10

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 8.2 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

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'New Jersey Medical Assistant

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $47,210 $22.70 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,690 $21.97 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9092 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation status
  • CMA or RMA certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours and placement sites
  • EHR software training included
  • Phlebotomy and EKG skills covered or separate

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Career Overview

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