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Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 1,447 students earned their Medical/Clinical Assistant degrees in NJ.

A Medical/Clinical Assistant major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical/Clinical Assistant Majors in New Jersey

Medical/Clinical Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 966
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 966
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 402
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 402
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 402
Associate Degree 79

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a medical/clinical assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical/clinical assistant majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 26.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.9%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Medical/Clinical Assistant Grads in New Jersey

There are 19,110 people in the state and 673,660 people in the nation working in medical/clinical assistant jobs.

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Wages for Medical/Clinical Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, medical/clinical assistant grads earn an average of $35,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,540.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer medical/clinical assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
2,625 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,923. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,034 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
533 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,791. Graduates earn an average $32,719 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,899.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
455 Total Students

15% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
292 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,084 a year. An average student at Eastern International College - Jersey City will pay a net price of $20,129.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
781 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Eastwick College - Ramsey grads earn an average salary of $45,456. An average student at Eastwick College - Ramsey will pay a net price of $27,274.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,251 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,960. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
234 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Eastern International College - Belleville grads earn an average salary of $31,084. 87% of students get financical aid.

Medical/Clinical Assistant Careers in NJ

Some of the careers medical/clinical assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Medical Assistants 23% $35,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical/clinical assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Occupational Therapist Assistant 148
Physical Therapy Technician 84
Other Allied Health Services 36

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