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Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited medical assistant schools near Trenton, sorted by distance, with program lengths, credentials, and local wage data to help you compare training options.
Sources: BLS OEWS, May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034; IPEDS / program catalogs, 2023.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 |
| 25th | $38,470 |
| 50th (median) | $45,690 |
| 75th | $49,180 |
| 90th | $59,310 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 811,000 |
| 2034 projected | 912,200 |
| Percent change | +12.5% |
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 |
| 25th | $38,470 |
| 50th (median) | $45,690 |
| 75th | $49,180 |
| 90th | $59,310 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 811,000 |
| 2034 projected | 912,200 |
| Percent change | +12.5% |
Medical assisting is not a state-licensed occupation in most states, including New Jersey; national certification (AAMA, AMT, or NHA) is voluntary but widely preferred by employers. Confirm any facility-specific requirements before enrolling.
Most medical assistants train through a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or associate degree that combines classroom instruction with a supervised clinical externship. A smaller number enter through registered apprenticeships or on-the-job training; confirm hour totals and externship placement details with each program before enrolling.
Medical assistant programs cover clinical skills (taking vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs, assisting with minor procedures, administering injections where permitted) and administrative skills (scheduling, medical records, EHR systems, billing and coding basics, and patient communication). Hands-on labs and an externship bridge classroom learning and real clinic work.
Medical assistant certificate and diploma programs typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), medical assistants in New Jersey earned a median annual wage of approximately $47,210. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $37,010 to $58,070 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Yes. BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034) estimate medical assistant employment nationally will change +12.5%, with about 112,300 openings per year, including replacements.
Medical assisting is not a state-licensed profession in most states, but many employers prefer or require a national credential such as the AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA. Confirm requirements with prospective employers and your program before enrolling.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
