Central Piedmont Community College medical assistant program
A public college, Central Piedmont Community College, is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its medical assisting program, with 48 graduates in 2023-24, awards a certificate or degree. People who complete the program can take the CMA exam because CAAHEP accredits it.
- one year of classes
- $2,792
- graduates in 2023-24
- 48
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Central Piedmont Community College
- Address
- 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, under 12 months; Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited diploma
- Price
- $2,792 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate under 1 year 13 · Certificate, 1 to 2 years 24 · Associate degree 11
A comparison with the state median
| Measure | This program | North Carolina median | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $2,792 | $2,545 | 35th lowest of 40 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 48 | 17 | 2nd of 46 |
The same figure is reported to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey by programs in North Carolina. Medians from those programs were checked on 2026-10-22.
Local programs for medical assistants
- Southeastern College-Charlotte, Charlotte: 6 miles (accredited)
- Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Concord: 20 miles (accredited)
- Gaston College, Dallas: 21 miles (accredited)
- Stanly Community College, Albemarle: 35 miles (accredited)
- Cleveland Community College, Shelby: 38 miles (accredited)
- South Piedmont Community College, Polkton: 38 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No; national certification is optional
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