Gaston College medical assistant program
The public College known as Gaston College sits in Dallas, North Carolina. It offers a certificate or a degree in medical assisting. The school counted 54 graduates in 2023-24. CAAHEP accredits the medical assisting program at Gaston College, so anyone who completes it can take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $3,186
- graduates in 2023-24
- 54
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Gaston College
- Address
- 201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034
- 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
- $3,186 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate under 1 year 4 · Certificate, 1 to 2 years 31 · Associate degree 19
Comparison with the state median
| Measure | This program | North Carolina median | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $3,186 | $2,545 | 39th lowest of 40 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 54 | 17 | 1st of 46 |
Checked 2026-10-22, these medians come from North Carolina programs reporting the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Cleveland Community College, Shelby: 17 miles (accredited)
- Southeastern College-Charlotte, Charlotte: 20 miles (accredited)
- Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte: 21 miles (accredited)
- Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Concord: 34 miles (accredited)
- Mitchell Community College, Statesville: 36 miles (accredited)
- Western Piedmont Community College, Morganton: 40 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No; national certification is optional
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