Medical assistant schools in North Carolina

Looking for medical assistant schools in North Carolina? There are 46, including 40 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Medical assistants in North Carolina earn a median $45,140 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
46
Public colleges
40
Median pay in NC
$45,140
Cities with schools
33

24 medical assistant schools

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  1. Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +17
  2. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +24
  3. Brunswick Community College

    Bolivia, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +5
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  5. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

    Hudson, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +14
  6. Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29
  7. Carteret Community College

    Morehead City, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +11
  8. Central Carolina Community College

    Sanford, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22
  9. Central Piedmont Community College

    Charlotte, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23
  10. Cleveland Community College

    Shelby, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18
  11. College of the Albemarle

    Elizabeth City, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11
  12. Craven Community College

    New Bern, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +12
  13. Davidson-Davie Community College

    Thomasville, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +21
  14. Durham Technical Community College

    Durham, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +15
  15. Edgecombe Community College

    Tarboro, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +12
  16. Forsyth Technical Community College

    Winston-Salem, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22
  17. Gaston College

    Dallas, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16
  18. Guilford Technical Community College

    Jamestown, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26
  19. Haywood Community College

    Clyde, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +6
  20. Johnston Community College

    Smithfield, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12
  21. Lenoir Community College

    Kinston, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +10
  22. Southwestern Community College - North Carolina

    Sylva, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +13
  23. Stanly Community College

    Albemarle, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12
  24. Vance-Granville Community College

    Henderson, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11
  25. Wilkes Community College

    Wilkesboro, NC · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +10

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What medical assistants earn in North Carolina

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$45,140
$21.70 an hour
Typical range
$36,010–$50,850
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NC
23,650
Job growth, 2025–35
+12.9%
109,700 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many medical assistant schools are in North Carolina?

We list 46 schools in North Carolina with medical assistant programs: 40 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Wilmington, Charlotte, Raleigh, Graham, and Asheville.

Are there community college medical assistant programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 40 public colleges in North Carolina offer medical assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical assistant school cost in North Carolina?

Among the 42 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $30,611. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical assistants make in North Carolina?

The median pay for medical assistants in North Carolina is $45,140 a year, and most earn between $36,010 and $50,850, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical assistant school in North Carolina?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.