Johnston Community College medical assistant program
Smithfield, North Carolina is home to Johnston Community College, a public college that awards a certificate or a degree in medical assisting. It had 33 graduates in 2023-24. Because CAAHEP accredits the medical assisting program, people who complete it can sit for the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $2,657
- graduates in 2023-24
- 33
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A look at Johnston Community College
- Address
- 245 College Road, Smithfield, NC 27577
- 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
- $2,657 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate under 1 year 1 · Certificate, 1 to 2 years 15 · Associate degree 17
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | North Carolina median | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $2,657 | $2,545 | 32nd lowest of 40 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 33 | 17 | 8th of 46 |
Medians come from programs across North Carolina reporting the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. We checked the figures 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Wayne Community College, Goldsboro: 23 miles (accredited)
- Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh: 23 miles (accredited)
- Miller-Motte College-Raleigh, Raleigh: 27 miles
- Sampson Community College, Clinton: 35 miles (accredited)
- Nash Community College, Rocky Mount: 41 miles (accredited)
- Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville, Fayetteville: 41 miles
Medical assistant rules in the state
- State certification required
- No; national certification is optional
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