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Medical Assistant Programs
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Medical assistant programs in North Carolina

Check accreditation, price and length across the 48 campuses of 45 schools that run a medical assistant program in North Carolina.

campuses of 45 schools
48
accredited
39
career school, whole program
$25,240
public college, a year
$2,545
graduates in 2023-24
880

When we say Accredited, we mean CAAHEP or ABHES. The middle price comes from 4 career-school and 40 public-college figures published for 2023-24. 880 graduates in 2023-24.

Schools for medical assistants in North Carolina

Accredited schools lead the list, ordered by size from largest down.

Sort by price, length or graduates in a single table showing all 48 campuses in North Carolina together.
Medical assistant programs in North Carolina
SchoolCertificate or degree, lengthAccreditationPriceGraduates2023-24Request
Gaston College201 Hwy 321 S, Dallason campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$3,186 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award54Request information
Central Piedmont Community College1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotteon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,792 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award48Request information
Piedmont Community College1715 College Dr, Roxboroon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (associate degree)$2,556 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award44Request information
Wake Technical Community College9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleighon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,336 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award44Request information
Alamance Community College1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Grahamon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (associate degree)$2,498 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award42Request information
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville105 New Frontier Way, Jacksonvilleon campus
Certificateabout 15 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$25,240 whole program39Visit the school's site
Stanly Community College141 College Drive, Albemarleon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,672 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award38Request information
Edgecombe Community College2009 W Wilson St, Tarboroon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (associate degree)$2,640 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award33Request information
Johnston Community College245 College Road, Smithfieldon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,657 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award33Request information
Central Carolina Community College1105 Kelly Dr, Sanfordon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,554 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award31Request information
Southeastern College-Charlotte207 Regency Executive Park Drive, Charlotteon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsABHES (school)$24,184 per yearone year of classes, not the whole program28Request information
Miller-Motte College-Wilmington5000 Market Street, Wilmingtonon campus
Certificateabout 15 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$25,240 whole program28Visit the school's site
Miller-Motte College-Raleigh3901 Capital Blvd Ste 151, Raleighon campus
Certificateabout 15 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$25,240 whole program25Visit the school's site
Montgomery Community College1011 Page St, Troyonline classesCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (associate degree)$2,538 per yearone year of classes, same for each award23Request information
Forsyth Technical Community College2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salemon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,256 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award22Request information
Martin Community College1161 Kehukee Pk Rd, Williamstonon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (associate degree)$2,523 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award21Request information
Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville3725 Ramsey St., Fayettevilleon campus
Certificateabout 15 monthsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$25,240 whole program21Visit the school's site
Wilkes Community College1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboroon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,572 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award20Request information
Lenoir Community College231 Highway 58 South, Kinstonon campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,568 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award19Request information
Carteret Community College3505 Arendell St, Morehead Cityon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,310 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award18Request information
Davidson-Davie Community College297 DCC Road, Thomasvilleon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,279 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award18Request information
Western Piedmont Community College1001 Burkemont Ave, Morgantonon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,650 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award18Request information
Mitchell Community College500 W Broad Street, Statesvilleon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,651 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award17Request information
Sampson Community CollegeHighway 24 West, Clintonon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$3,163 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award17Request information
Richmond Community College1042 W Hamlet Ave, Hamleton campus
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,552 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award15Visit the school's site
Vance-Granville Community College200 Community College Road, Hendersononline classesCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$1,956 per yearone year of classes, same for each award14Request information
Southwestern Community College447 College Drive, Sylvaon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (associate degree)$5,806 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award13Request information
Craven Community College800 College Ct, New Bernon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,022 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award12Request information
Wayne Community College3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboroon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$2,524 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program11Request information
Pitt Community College1986 Pitt Tech Road, Wintervilleon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$1,970 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program10Request information
South Piedmont Community College680 Highway 74 West, Polktonon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,022 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award10Request information
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute2855 Hickory Boulevard, Hudsonon campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,537 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program10Visit the school's site
Nash Community College522 N. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mounton campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,883 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award9Request information
Brunswick Community College50 College Rd, Boliviaon campus
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,532 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award9Visit the school's site
Durham Technical Community College1637 Lawson Street, Durhamon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,290 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award8Request information
Mayland Community College200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pineon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)ABHES (school)$2,560 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award8Request information
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences401 Medical Park Drive, Concordon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$16,070 per yearone year of classes, same for each award7Request information
Randolph Community College629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboroon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$2,416 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program7Request information
Guilford Technical Community College601 E. Main Street, Jamestownon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$2,319 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program6Request information
Pamlico Community College5049 Hwy 306 South, Grantsboroon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsCertificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$1,867 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award6Request information
Cape Fear Community College411 North Front Street, Wilmingtonon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,748 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award5Request information
Cleveland Community College137 S Post Rd, Shelbyon campusCMA exam results
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (program)$2,602 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program5Request information
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College340 Victoria Rd, Ashevilleon campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,882 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program5Visit the school's site
College of the Albemarle1208 N Road St, Elizabeth Cityon campusCMA exam results
Certificate12 to 24 monthsCAAHEP (program)$2,249 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program4Request information
Haywood Community College185 Freedlander Drive, Clydeon campusCMA exam results
Certificateunder 12 monthsAssociate degreeabout 2 yearsCAAHEP (diploma)$2,612 per year, local studentsone year of classes, same for each award3Request information
Tri-County Community College21 Campus Circle, Murphyon campus
Associate degreeabout 2 yearsNot CAAHEP or ABHES$2,363 per year, local studentsone year of classes, not the whole program2Visit the school's site
Sandhills Community CollegePinehurston campus
CertificateCAAHEP (program)Ask the school for the price–Request information
South College-Asheville Learning SiteAshevilleon campusCMA exam results
CertificateCAAHEP (program)Ask the school for the price–Request information

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Costs, graduates and accreditation: making sense of this list
CAAHEP-accredited program
CAAHEP reviewed and approved the actual medical assisting program. Once you finish it, you can take the CMA exam, which is how you become a Certified Medical Assistant.
ABHES-accredited school
ABHES gives approval to the entire school. Before relying on the CMA exam, ask the school if its medical assisting program is covered as well.
Not CAAHEP or ABHES
Neither group lists this school for medical assisting, and that is no judgment of the school. Another agency might still accredit the college itself. You need a CAAHEP or ABHES program for the CMA exam, while the RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams allow other paths like work experience.
Classes held online
You complete coursework online, while clinical hours always occur face to face at a clinic or school.
Price
Reported by each school for 2023-24, these costs cover tuition and fees plus books and supplies if listed: either the whole program or one year of full-time classes (local student rate at public colleges). Where a price is per year, every award the school lists costs that same yearly amount.
Graduates
These are students who completed their program between July 2023 and June 2024. IPEDS, an annual survey from the U.S. Department of Education, provided the price and graduate data.
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Medical assistant schools by city in North Carolina

AshevilleRaleigh
  • Accredited (CAAHEP or ABHES)
  • Other schools

Asheville 2 · Charlotte 2 · Raleigh 2 · Wilmington 2 · Albemarle 1 · Asheboro 1 · Bolivia 1 · Clinton 1 · Clyde 1 · Concord 1 · 34 more cities

Lowest public-college price
$1,867 a year at Pamlico Community College, Grantsboro (lowest of 40)
Lowest whole-program price
$25,240 at Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville, Jacksonville (lowest of 4)

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Which tasks can a medical assistant perform in North Carolina?

Certification required
No; national certification is optional
Injections
Flu vaccines can be delegated to a well-trained staff member; cosmetic injections such as Botox and fillers cannot
X-rays
No license today (formal training expected); a proposed 10A NCAC 15 .0604 would require ARRT registration for plain x-rays
Supervision
Physician supervision: direct, or the physician accepting responsibility for the worker, depending on the situation

Info from N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-18(c)(13) (NC Medical Board guidance). Getting certified in North Carolina

Pay and jobs for medical assistants in North Carolina

Median pay
$45,140 a year ($21.70 an hour)
Middle 80% earn
$36,010 to $50,850
Medical assistant jobs
23,650
Growth 2024-2034
+15.9% (+3,860 jobs), about 3,500 openings a year

Projections Central and BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. What medical assistants earn in North Carolina

Additional North Carolina resources

Dedicated pages cover these metro areas: Charlotte (7), Raleigh (3).

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