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Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

158 Colleges
$30,438 Avg Salary
$15,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You

Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is the #48 most popular major in the country with 84,492 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 158 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 15% Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools

Our 2023 rankings named American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large suburb of Piscataway, AIMS Education is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from AIMS Education carry an average student debtload of $3,726.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Clarion University take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Allentown, Lincoln Tech - Allentown is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Lincoln Tech - Allentown take out an average of $11,208 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $69, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Rutgers University - New Brunswick helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.

Medical Assisting majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out an average of $21,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at Manhattan School of Computer Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Brooklyn,, Manhattan School of Computer Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Manhattan School of Computer Technology take out is $5,125.

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Center for Allied Health Education did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Center for Allied Health Education is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.

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#7

New Age Training

New York, NY

New Age Training ranked #7 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New Age Training is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at New Age Training take out is $6,912. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $39, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Delaware Tech carry an average student debtload of $12,500.

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#9

ASI Career Institute

Turnersville, NJ

ASI Career Institute ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. ASI Career Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Turnersville.

On average, medical assisting graduates from ASI Career Institute take out $4,935 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Hunter Business School

Levittown, NY

Hunter Business School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #10 on the list. Hunter Business School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Levittown.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Hunter Business School accumulate an average of around $8,493 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $62.

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#11

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #11, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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With a ranking of #12, Westchester School for Dental Assistant did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large suburb of Elmsford, Westchester School for Dental Assistant is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Westchester School for Dental Assistant take out an average of $4,828 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#13

Widener University

Chester, PA

Widener University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #13 on the list. Widener is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chester.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Widener take out is $26,346.

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With a ranking of #14, Eastwick College - Ramsey did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Eastwick College - Ramsey is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ramsey.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Eastwick College - Ramsey take out $17,020 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Allen School - Jamaica

Jamaica, NY

Allen School - Jamaica came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Allen School - Jamaica is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Jamaica.

Medical Assisting majors at Allen School - Jamaica take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $62.

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Fortis College - Landover

Landover, MD

Fortis College - Landover came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Fortis College - Landover is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Landover.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Fortis College - Landover carry an average student debtload of $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $65.

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New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #17 on the list. New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Island City.

Medical Assisting majors at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants take out an average of $8,389 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

Career School of NY

Staten Island, NY

Career School of NY did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Staten Island, Career School of NY is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Allen School - Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

Allen School - Brooklyn ranked #19 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Allen School - Brooklyn is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Allen School - Brooklyn take out is $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $62.

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Medical Career Institute came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Ocean, Medical Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Medical Career Institute carry an average student debtload of $5,762.

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University of Pittsburgh - Titusville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the town of Titusville, Pitt Titusville is a public school with a fairly small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Pitt Titusville take out $18,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #22, Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Iselin, Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Lincoln Tech - Iselin take out is $10,565. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $67.

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#23

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Harcum College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Harcum College take out an average of $27,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
24 Indiana County Technology Center Indiana, PA
25 Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown Moorestown, NJ
26 New York Medical Career Training Center Flushing, NY
27 Saint Francis University Loretto, PA
28 Central Penn College Summerdale, PA
29 Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus Paramus, NJ
30 Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA
31 Access Careers Hempstead, NY

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,056
New York 1,660
Maryland 244
New Jersey 347
District of Columbia 7
Delaware 76

One of 30 majors within the area of study, allied health and medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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