Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Newark, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Newark, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs, with tuition ranging from $6,006 to $34,877 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant at a median $46,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Newark

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant programs near Newark, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newark city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Newark. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 22.1 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,006
Avg net price $8,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 24.4 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 30.6 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 49.5 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH 59.7 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 73.8 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH 82.2 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,478
Avg net price $23,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 82.3 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio medical assistant page.

Medical Assistant Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Assistant $44,140 Columbus, OH $46,220
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $46,220 Columbus, OH $48,398
Healthcare Support Worker $46,060 Columbus, OH $48,230

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Newark at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,393 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,920 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Newark, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Newark. The closest is Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County in Newark, OH (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools (27.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical assistant roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles near Newark are: Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($46,220), Healthcare Support Worker ($46,060), Medical Assistant ($44,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark and has its own set of local medical assistant programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Newark an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Newark

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Newark:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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