Western Piedmont Community College medical assistant program
A public college in Morganton, North Carolina, Western Piedmont Community College offers a certificate or a degree in medical assisting and had 18 graduates in 2023-24. The medical assisting program holds CAAHEP accreditation, which allows graduates to take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $2,650
- graduates in 2023-24
- 18
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Western Piedmont Community College
- Address
- 1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited diploma
- Price
- $2,650 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 9 · Associate degree 9
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | North Carolina median | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $2,650 | $2,545 | 30th lowest of 40 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 18 | 17 | 20th of 46 |
These medians come from North Carolina programs that give the same figure in IPEDS, 2023-24 survey data. The figures were checked 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson: 15 miles
- Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine: 24 miles (accredited)
- Cleveland Community College, Shelby: 33 miles (accredited)
- Gaston College, Dallas: 40 miles (accredited)
- Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro: 40 miles (accredited)
- Mitchell Community College, Statesville: 45 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No; national certification is optional
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