Medical Assistant, Schools in Kearny, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Kearny, New Jersey. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near Kearny, NJ

#1

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ 3 miles away BOC Score 76.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 720
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ 3.1 miles away BOC Score 62.7
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 213
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 3.4 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Garden State Science and Technology Institute

Jersey City, NJ 3.4 miles away BOC Score 11.7
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 188

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

New Community Career & Technical Institute

Newark, NJ 4.1 miles away BOC Score 41.2
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 31

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#6

Eastwick College-Nutley

Nutley, NJ 4.2 miles away BOC Score 57.9
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 153

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield, NJ 5 miles away BOC Score 29.3
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 1

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

National Career Institute

East Orange, NJ 5.4 miles away BOC Score 28.7
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 276

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#9

Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

New York, NY 6.5 miles away BOC Score 32.9
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 434

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#10

New Age Training

New York, NY 6.6 miles away BOC Score 48.7
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 626

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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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