Obtain your medical assisting degree in the Empire State! With varying classroom sizes and schedules you’re able to learn the trade of medical assisting anywhere you choose - from Long Island to Manhattan or even right in the comfort of your own home. Take a look at the schools listed below and find the one right for you. Campus locations range from Brooklyn to Albany and even the city that never sleeps - New York City itself.
As a New York medical assistant, you will:
- Ensure the smooth operation of a medical office
- Take care of patients’ needs
- Perform minor medical tasks
- Perform administrative duties as needed
Some career figures for medical assisting graduates in New York:
- Average annual salary: $32,220
- Currently employed: 20,950
- Employment outlook: 34% growth
- Most popular degrees: Associate’s, Certificate
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.
New York Medical Assistant Schools Enrolling Now
Everest Institute
Everest Colleges, Institutes and Universities provides postsecondary education programs that prepare students for careers in some of America’s fastest growing industries, including health care, business and technology. Everest takes a very personal approach to career education, offering small classes, intimate work groups and support systems designed to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Even after students graduate, Everest’s Career Services department is there to provide ongoing career coaching and help locating local employment opportunities. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Campus
- Rochester
Programs
- Medical Assistant
ASA The College For Excellence
ASA The College For Excellence specializes in offering a superior value in higher education, with programs that balance traditional academic preparation with professional training and hands-on experience. 80% of Graduating Students get into the career field of their choice and many go on to advanced degrees!
Campus
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
Programs
- Medical Assisting
Allen School
Enroll in The Allen School to:
- Learn the medical skills needed to succeed in a competitive field, with programs tailored to meet the needs of the industry
- Complete your training in as little as 9 months via our accelerated certificate program
- Receive a high level of support and supervision from Allen School instructors, specialists in the health care industry
- Benefit from national career service assistance
- Enjoy the experience of our over 50 year history as a recognized and established institution launching students into successful medical careers
Campus
- Jamaica
- Brooklyn
Programs
- Medical Assistant
Kaplan University Online
Kaplan University is an accredited university, offering more than 200 degrees and programs. Choose from graduate, undergraduate, certificate, and diploma programs in fields ranging from business and technology to health sciences, fire sciences, legal studies, nursing, education and more.
Our professors, many of whom have real-world experience, can help you develop your talent and achieve your goals. We give you multiple options for starting your education. Learn online, on campus, or at one of our learning centers. Becoming a Kaplan University student can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to complete your education on your terms.
Campus
- Kaplan University Online
Programs
- AAS in Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College Online
SJVC Online provides quality instruction in a flexible online environment. With curriculum built to meet your lifestyle needs, our innovative study system allows you to study at your convenience - 24 hours a day - as well as participate in live classes online.
Campus
- San Joaquin Valley College Online
Programs
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Assisting
Bryant & Stratton College
There are a lot of reasons Bryant & Stratton College is the place to get an education. From the personal attention you receive from instructors that stay after class to make sure you are on the right track, to how we prepare you for a lifetime of success. For over 150 years, we’ve been educating students in a way that prepares them for career success. There is no better place to be than Bryant & Stratton College.
Bryant & Stratton College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Nursing programs offered at the Eastlake, Parma, Wauwatosa and Bayshore campuses are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Nursing education program at the Richmond campus is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Bryant & Stratton College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Campus
- Amherst
- Syracuse
- Orchard Park
- Buffalo
- Syracuse North
Programs
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Assisting
College of Westchester
The College of Westchester (CW) is a student-centered, academically and culturally diverse college, dedicated to meeting the educational needs of students and the requirements of employers through the delivery of a carefully constructed and distinctive curriculum. Our environment encourages personal excellence and provides students of all generations with a foundation of knowledge and skills highly transferable to the workplace and consistent with continuing education goals.
Campus
- White Plains
Programs
- Medical Assistant Management
- Medical Assistant Specialist
Branford Hall Career Institute
Prestigious Branford Hall has been a leader in professional education for four decades. Branford Hall has campuses conveniently located in Branford, Southington and Windsor, Connecticut; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Albany and Bohemia, New York. Students are instructed with state-of-the-art, real-world technologies that today’s employers are seeking.
Campus
- Bohemia
- Danbury
- Albany
Programs
- Professional Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy
Sanford-Brown Institute
Sanford-Brown can help prepare you for a rewarding career in health and dental care, business, paralegal, criminal justice or information technology. With nearly 20 campuses in the Sanford-Brown Institute and Sanford-Brown College divisions, selecting a school that suits your particular career training and education needs is easy.
Campus
- Melville
Programs
- Medical Assistant Specialist
- Medical Assistant
Fortis Institute
At FORTIS, students are provided the skills and training needed to enter careers in industries that have employment opportunity over time. What industries you ask? FORTIS offers career education and training programs in the nursing, healthcare, medical, dental, business, information technology, skilled trades, massage and cosmetology career fields. That makes Fortis a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes with a wide variety of educational choices!
Campus
- Erie
Programs
- Medical Assistant