NC Medical Assistant Schools and Certification

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If a career as a medical assistant (MA) in North Carolina (NC) strongly appeals to you then you will be happy to know that the demand for MA’s has been steadily on the increase over the last decade and is projected to grow by a further 29% over the coming years. In fact it is predicted that an additional 183,900 jobs will be created in the sector between 2016 and 2024.

This is much faster than average when compared with other roles in the healthcare industry.

Below you will find information on all the top medical assistant schools near you in North Carolina, as well as information on certification, and salary and employment data.

If you wish to pursue a career as a MA in North Carolina you will need to first complete a high school diploma. In order to become fully certified (CMA) you will also need to have graduated from an accredited program.

Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers.

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Accredited Medical Assistant Schools North Carolina

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Alamance Community CollegeGrahamRequest Information
AshevilleAshevilleRequest Information
Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcordRequest Information
Carteret Community CollegeMorehead CityRequest Information
Central Carolina Community CollegeLillingtonRequest Information
Central Carolina Community CollegePittsboroRequest Information
Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotteRequest Information
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth CityRequest Information
Craven Community CollegeNew BernRequest Information
Davidson County Community CollegeLexingtonRequest Information
Durham Technical Community CollegeDurhamRequest Information
Edgecombe Community CollegeRocky MountRequest Information
Forsyth Technical Community CollegeSalemRequest Information
Gaston CollegeDallasRequest Information
Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestownRequest Information
Haywood Community CollegeClydeRequest Information
James Sprunt Community CollegeKenansvilleRequest Information
Johnston Community CollegeSmithfieldRequest Information
King's CollegeCharlotteRequest Information
Lenoir Community CollegeKinstonRequest Information
Living Arts CollegeRaleighRequest Information
Living Arts Institute at School of Communication ArtsSalemRequest Information
Martin Community CollegeWilliamstonRequest Information
Mayland Community CollegeSpruce PineRequest Information
MillerRaleighRequest Information
MillerCaryRequest Information
MillerWilmingtonRequest Information
Mitchell Community CollegeStatesvilleRequest Information
Montgomery Community CollegeTroyRequest Information
Nash Community CollegeRocky MountRequest Information
Pamlico Community CollegeGrantsboroRequest Information
Piedmont Community CollegeRoxboroRequest Information
Pitt Community CollegeGreenvilleRequest Information
Randolph Community CollegeAsheboroRequest Information
Richmond Community CollegeHamletRequest Information
South CollegeAshevilleRequest Information
South Piedmont Community CollegePolktonRequest Information
Southwestern Community CollegeSylvaRequest Information
Stanly Community CollegeLocustRequest Information
Surry Community CollegeDobsonRequest Information
VanceLouisburgRequest Information
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleighRequest Information
Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboroRequest Information
Western Piedmont Community CollegeMorgantonRequest Information
Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboroRequest Information

Listed above are the top accredited schools offering medical assistant programs in North Carolina.

Accreditation may be granted either by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Medical Assistant Certification North Carolina

Medical assistant certification (CMA) is awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Certification is granted following the successful completion of certification exams.

Only graduates of accredited MA programs are eligible to apply to take the certification exams. Applicants are also typically required to complete an unpaid internship as part of the certification process.

Certification is not essential in North Carolina but it will certainly enhance a candidates employment and career prospects.

Medical Assistant Salary in North Carolina

Average Salary$32,110
Hourly Wage$15.44
Top 10% of Earners$40,630
Bottom 10% of Earners$24,070
#'s Employed17,190

According to the most recent Bureau for Labor Statistics data there are currently 17,190 people employed as MAs in North Carolina with an average salary of $32,110.

This equates to $15.44 per hour and is 2.3% below the national average.

The top 10% of earners for the career in North Carolina have an annual income of $40,630 whilst the bottom 10% earned $24,070.

Salary and Employment Data for main cities in North Carolina

AreaSalaryHourly Wage# Employed
Asheville$31,590$15.191,110
Burlington$32,710$15.72340
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$33,830$16.264,430
Durham-Chapel Hill$33,180$15.95960
Fayetteville$29,160$14.02610
Goldsboro$28,030$13.48170
Greensboro-High Point$32,670$15.711,690
Greenville$28,230$13.57490
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton$29,400$14.14610
Jacksonville$30,620$14.72220
New Bern$29,390$14.13190
Raleigh$32,380$15.572,030
Rocky Mount$29,570$14.22120
Wilmington$32,500$15.62700
Winston-Salem$33,900$16.301,360

Related Healthcare Careers in North Carolina

Medical assistants in North Carolina earn 30.1% more than nursing assistants there and 8.7% less than emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

View the table below for more detailed career comparisons.

Salary# Employed
Medical Assistant$32,11017,190
EMT$35,1809,880
Nursing Assistant$24,68062,820
Home Health Aide$20,60033180
Surgical Tech$42,5803,150
Dental Assistant$41,1308,960
Physician Assistant$101,6504,510

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