Wilkes Community College medical assistant program
In Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Wilkes Community College is a public college where you can earn a certificate or degree in medical assisting. It had 20 graduates in 2023-24. People who finish the program can take the CMA exam because CAAHEP accredits it.
- one year of classes
- $2,572
- graduates in 2023-24
- 20
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
Wilkes Community College in brief
- Address
- 1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited diploma
- Price
- $2,572 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 11 · 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 | $2,572 | $2,545 | 26th lowest of 40 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 20 | 17 | 18th of 46 |
Checked 2026-10-22, these medians come from North Carolina programs reporting the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson: 26 miles
- Mitchell Community College, Statesville: 29 miles (accredited)
- Western Piedmont Community College, Morganton: 40 miles (accredited)
- Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine: 49 miles (accredited)
- Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem: 51 miles (accredited)
- Gaston College, Dallas: 57 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No; national certification is optional
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