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2026 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in New Jersey

3 Colleges in the United States
1,528 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$28,564 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 31 schools to find the best for medical/clinical assistant students.

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Best Schools for Medical/Clinical Assistant in New Jersey

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall medical/clinical assistant education in New Jersey.

Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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Berkeley College Woodland Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in medical/clinical assistant. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Woodland Park. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Berkeley College Woodland Park awarded about 43 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $29,693 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,709. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Berkeley College Woodland Park

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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Hudson County Community College, which ranked #2. Hudson County Community College is a large public school located in the city of Jersey City. There were roughly 15 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Hudson County Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Hudson County Community College generally make around $35,909. Hudson County Community College graduates carry a median of $10,671 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Hudson County Community College

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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Gloucester County College, which ranked #3. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Sewell. About 11 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Gloucester County College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Gloucester County College generally make around $38,274. Typical student debt for the program is $13,236. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Gloucester County College

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American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Piscataway. American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education awarded about 21 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $30,657 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $3,971 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education

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Advantage Career Institute came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the suburb of Eatontown, Advantage Career Institute is a small private for-profit university. About 97 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Advantage Career Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Advantage Career Institute generally make around $29,373. Advantage Career Institute graduates carry a median of $4,856 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Advantage Career Institute

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New Community Workforce Development Center earned the #6 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. New Community Workforce Development Center is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newark. New Community Workforce Development Center awarded about 15 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from New Community Workforce Development Center generally make around $28,848. Typical student debt for the program is $2,020. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at New Community Workforce Development Center

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Asi Career Institute
Turnersville, NJ

Asi Career Institute came in at #7 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Turnersville, Asi Career Institute is a small private for-profit university. Asi Career Institute awarded about 114 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Asi Career Institute generally make around $31,485. Typical student debt for the program is $4,271. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Asi Career Institute

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Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the suburb of Iselin, Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin is a small private for-profit university. Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin awarded about 101 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin earn around $30,787 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,916. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin

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Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ

Eastwick College placed #9 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Ramsey, Eastwick College is a small private for-profit institution. Eastwick College graduates 83% of students within six years. Eastwick College awarded about 15 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Eastwick College earn a median of $35,514 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,702. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Eastwick College

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Fortis Institute Wayne ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wayne. Fortis Institute Wayne awarded about 85 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Fortis Institute Wayne generally make around $27,871. Fortis Institute Wayne graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Fortis Institute Wayne

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Eastwick College Nutley came in at #11 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Eastwick College Nutley is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Nutley. There were roughly 28 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Eastwick College Nutley in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Eastwick College Nutley earn a median of $34,183 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,292 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Eastwick College Nutley

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Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown earned the #12 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorestown. Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown awarded about 71 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $30,787 in their early career. Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown graduates carry a median of $10,916 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown

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Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus landed the #13 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Paramus. There were roughly 78 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus earn a median of $30,787 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,916 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus

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Fortis Institute Lawrenceville came in at #14 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Fortis Institute Lawrenceville is a small private for-profit university. Fortis Institute Lawrenceville awarded about 80 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $27,871 in their early career. Fortis Institute Lawrenceville graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Fortis Institute Lawrenceville

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Healthcare Training Institute Union placed #15 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Union. Healthcare Training Institute Union awarded about 29 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $36,223 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,793 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Healthcare Training Institute Union

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Eastwick College Hackensack placed #16 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the suburb of Hackensack, Eastwick College Hackensack is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 35 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Eastwick College Hackensack in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $30,161 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,472. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Eastwick College Hackensack

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Ocean County Vocational Technical School landed the #17 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Ocean County Vocational Technical School is a small public school located in the suburb of Toms River. About 12 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Ocean County Vocational Technical School in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $21,610 in their early career. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Ocean County Vocational Technical School

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American Institute Clifton landed the #18 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the suburb of CLIFTON, American Institute Clifton is a small private for-profit institution. About 182 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at American Institute Clifton in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from American Institute Clifton earn around $24,139 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,182 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at American Institute Clifton

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American Institute Somerset landed the #19 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the suburb of Somerset, American Institute Somerset is a small private for-profit institution. About 85 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at American Institute Somerset in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $24,139 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,182. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at American Institute Somerset

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American Institute Cherry Hill landed the #20 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the suburb of Cherry Hill, American Institute Cherry Hill is a small private for-profit institution. About 61 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at American Institute Cherry Hill in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from American Institute Cherry Hill earn around $24,139 in the first couple years of their career. American Institute Cherry Hill graduates carry a median of $12,182 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from American Institute Cherry Hill

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American Institute Toms River ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Toms River, American Institute Toms River is a small private for-profit institution. American Institute Toms River awarded about 87 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $24,139 in their early career. American Institute Toms River graduates carry a median of $12,182 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for American Institute Toms River

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Prism Career Institute West Atlantic City earned the #22 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of West Atlantic City, Prism Career Institute West Atlantic City is a small private for-profit university. About 17 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Prism Career Institute West Atlantic City in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $23,992 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,600. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Prism Career Institute West Atlantic City

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National Career Institute came in at #23 for medical/clinical assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of East Orange. National Career Institute awarded about 49 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of National Career Institute earn a median of $21,968 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for National Career Institute

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Prism Career Institute Cherry Hill earned the #24 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Prism Career Institute Cherry Hill is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Cherry Hill. About 14 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Prism Career Institute Cherry Hill in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Prism Career Institute Cherry Hill earn a median of $23,992 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,600. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Prism Career Institute Cherry Hill

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Garden State Science And Technology Institute came in at #25 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Garden State Science And Technology Institute is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 183 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Garden State Science And Technology Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Garden State Science And Technology Institute generally make around $17,568. Garden State Science And Technology Institute graduates carry a median of $7,356 in student loans. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Garden State Science And Technology Institute

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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