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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in New Jersey (2026)

Updated September 2, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: New Jersey has 29 institutions that reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program to the U.S. Department of Education, and medical records specialists in the state earned a median of $50,240 per year in May 2025 according to BLS. No state license is required for billing or coding work; employers hire on completed training plus an industry certification.

If you need to study after bedtime or you might move, look at fully online certificates that map to a national exam (CPC, CCA, or CBCS) as well as the New Jersey campuses below. The first job is often on site, starting pay sits near the lower percentiles, and the tuition on each card is the institution’s IPEDS sticker price, not the program price.

Medical billing and coding programs in New Jersey run from short certificates (often under a year) to two-year associate degrees in health information technology. The school list below comes from federal IPEDS data and is ordered by our independent BOC Score where enough data exists, so a school’s position is never affected by whether it advertises with us. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

How to compare New Jersey programs

  1. Accreditation. Confirm the school holds institutional accreditation you can verify in the Department of Education database. For health information technology associate degrees, CAHIIM program accreditation is what makes graduates eligible for AHIMA’s RHIT exam.
  2. Certification prep. Ask which exam the program typically prepares you for. Most entry-level hiring keys on the CPC, CCA, or CBCS. Our certification guide explains the differences. This site is not affiliated with AAPC, AHIMA, or NHA.
  3. Format. Fully online, hybrid, or on campus. Some programs require a supervised practicum; find out whether it can be completed where you live and who finds the site.
  4. Total cost, not per-credit price. Compare the published price of the whole program including books and exam fees. The tuition figures on the cards below are institution-wide sticker prices from IPEDS, not program prices. We do not quote exam fees.
  5. What the school reports. Every card links to the school’s IPEDS record so you can check enrollment, graduation rate, and program completions yourself.

A script for an admissions call: “I live in New Jersey and I am comparing programs that map to the CPC or CCA. What is the total published cost including manuals, is the practicum remote, and how many graduates sat for the exam last year?”

Medical records specialist pay in New Jersey

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following for medical records specialists (SOC 29-2072) in New Jersey, the occupation that covers most billing and coding roles. Figures are from the May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey and describe workers already in the field, not program graduates.

MeasureNew JerseyUnited States
Median annual wage$50,240$51,140
Mean annual wage$54,490$56,790
10th percentile$33,280$37,000
25th percentile$35,640$43,490
75th percentile$64,700$64,820
90th percentile$83,650$81,150
Employment4,450194,720
Jobs per 1,000 workers1.0381.2523

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, state estimates for SOC 29-2072. Location quotient 0.83 (1.0 = the national share of employment).

Schools with billing, coding, or health information programs in New Jersey

29 institutions in New Jersey reported completions in a health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing program (CIP 51.07 family) to IPEDS. Schools with a BOC Score are ordered by that score; schools without enough published data follow in alphabetical order. See our methodology.

  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick

    BOC 79.1

    New Brunswick, NJ · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Certificate (1-2 years), Post-baccalaureate certificate, Post-master's certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    29

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Rutgers University-Newark

    BOC 76.2

    Newark, NJ · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Healthcare Training Institute

    BOC 75.6

    Union, NJ · Private for-profit, 2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    1

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • ASI Career Institute

    BOC 74.9

    Turnersville, NJ · Private for-profit, <2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential level
    Award level 20
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    3

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

    BOC 72

    Piscataway, NJ · Private for-profit, 2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential level
    Award level 21
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    27

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Raritan Valley Community College

    BOC 69.8

    Branchburg, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    3

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Rowan College at Burlington County

    BOC 65.4

    Mount Laurel, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    16

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Kean University

    BOC 65.1

    Union, NJ · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    8

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Saint Peter's University

    BOC 62.7

    Jersey City, NJ · Private nonprofit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Post-baccalaureate certificate, Post-master's certificate

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Georgian Court University

    BOC 62.1

    Lakewood, NJ · Private nonprofit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Published in-state tuition
    $37,260/yr
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Institutional accreditor
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Brookdale Community College

    BOC 61.1

    Lincroft, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

    BOC 59.9

    Teaneck, NJ · Private nonprofit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Published in-state tuition
    $38,004/yr
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Institutional accreditor
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

    BOC 58.1

    Cranford, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential level
    Associate's
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    5

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Eastwick College-Nutley

    BOC 57.9

    Nutley, NJ · Private for-profit, 2-year

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    15

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

    BOC 57.1

    Vineland, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Published in-state tuition
    $5,160/yr
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Institutional accreditor
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Thomas Edison State University

    BOC 56.8

    Trenton, NJ · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Camden County College

    BOC 55.1

    Blackwood, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    27
    Published in-state tuition
    $4,320/yr
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Institutional accreditor
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Salem Community College

    BOC 54.5

    Carneys Point, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • New Jersey City University

    BOC 49.9

    Jersey City, NJ · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    3

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Eastwick College-Hackensack

    BOC 44.4

    Hackensack, NJ · Private for-profit, 4-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    6

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Fortis Institute-Wayne

    BOC 43.6

    Wayne, NJ · Private for-profit, <2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    22

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Essex County College

    BOC 43.1

    Newark, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential level
    Associate's
    Published in-state tuition
    $5,415/yr
    Graduation rate
    20%
    Institutional accreditor
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Hudson County Community College

    BOC 38.8

    Jersey City, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    7

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Passaic County Community College

    BOC 38.3

    Paterson, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Atlantic Cape Community College

    BOC 36.1

    Mays Landing, NJ · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Associate's

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville

    BOC 32.4

    Lawrenceville, NJ · Private for-profit, <2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    9

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Berkeley College-Woodland Park

    BOC 30

    Woodland Park, NJ · Private for-profit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential level
    Associate's
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    10

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus

    BOC 29

    Paramus, NJ · Private for-profit, <2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • DeVry University-New Jersey

    BOC 26.7

    Iselin, NJ · Private for-profit, 4-year

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential level
    Associate's

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do medical billers and coders make in New Jersey?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics groups most billing and coding jobs under medical records specialists (SOC 29-2072). In New Jersey, that occupation had a median annual wage of $50,240 in May 2025, with the 10th to 90th percentile range running from $33,280 to $83,650. These figures describe current workers at all experience levels, not new graduates.
How many medical records specialists work in New Jersey?
BLS counted 4,450 medical records specialists employed in New Jersey in May 2025, or 1.038 jobs per 1,000 workers in the state.
Do I need a state license to work in medical billing or coding in New Jersey?
No state, including New Jersey, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers instead look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC (AAPC), CCA or CCS (AHIMA), or CBCS (NHA). See our certification comparison.
Can I take a medical billing and coding program online from New Jersey?
Yes. 20 of the 29 New Jersey schools listed here report offering online programs at the institution level, and many out-of-state schools enroll New Jersey residents online. Check whether a program is fully online or requires an in-person practicum before you enroll.
Will I work from home after a New Jersey billing and coding program?
Usually not right away. Remote billing and coding jobs exist, but most employers want certification plus production experience first. Use the New Jersey wage table on this page for local pay context; BLS does not publish a remote-only wage.
How should I compare New Jersey medical billing and coding schools?
Ask which exam the curriculum maps to, verify institutional accreditation in the Department of Education database, get the total published program cost including manuals, and find out who places the practicum. Editorial lists on this page are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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