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Allied Health Services Schools in New Jersey

1,812 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

An Allied Health Services major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in New Jersey

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,071
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,071
Associate Degree 405
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 334
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.9%
  • White: 25.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in New Jersey

52,590 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a medical assisting grad in the state is $53,570, compared to a typical salary of $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
680 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,721 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. In their early career, TESU grads earn an average salary of $60,491. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

A typical student attending Union County College will pay a net price of $12,499. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,420 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,364.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Berkeley College - Woodland Park.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,374. Graduates earn an average $35,130 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $32,622 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,667 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. A typical student attending RCSJ will pay a net price of $8,269. Graduates earn an average $33,022 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,776 Total Students

In their early career, HCCC grads earn an average salary of $28,054. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Allied Health Services Careers in NJ

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $120,700
Occupational Therapy Assistants 29% $70,460
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $69,190
Medical Assistants 23% $35,290
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $50,790
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 14% $37,140
Healthcare Support Workers 12% $34,840
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 12% $28,950
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $30,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Health Sciences & Services 1,471
Public Health 942
Allied Health Professions 880
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Health/Medical Admin Services 317

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