Medical Assisting Schools in North Carolina

24 schools compared · Average earnings $33,262/yr

24 North Carolina schools offer Medical Assisting. Earnings in North Carolina are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.

Schools in NC
24
Avg Grad Earnings
$33,262/yr
+5% vs. national avg
Avg Score
64/100
Top NC Cities
3
with programs

Medical Assisting Training in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

Local program supply

North Carolina has 24 schools offering Medical Assisting programs, concentrated in 3 cities including {'city': 'Charlotte', 'city_slug': 'charlotte', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 33210.0}, {'city': 'Fayetteville', 'city_slug': 'fayetteville', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 27323.0}, {'city': 'Raleigh', 'city_slug': 'raleigh', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 26615.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.

Earnings vs. national

Medical Assisting graduates in North Carolina earn approximately $33,262/year on average, which is +5% above the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

North Carolina-specific licensing

Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify North Carolina-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.

How North Carolina compares

Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Medical Assisting programs in North Carolina is 64/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.

Medical Assisting Programs in North Carolina

All 24 North Carolina schools offering Medical Assisting, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

# School Score Earnings ROI
1 Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
74 $42,820/yr 70.5x
2 Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
72 $38,589/yr 81.5x
3 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
72 $37,465/yr 89.8x
4 Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
70 $36,277/yr 76.1x
5 Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
70 $35,967/yr 82.3x
6 Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
70 $35,937/yr 78.6x
7 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
70 $35,552/yr 86.3x
8 South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC
75 $35,369/yr 173.9x
9 Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
64 $42,374/yr 33.5x
10 Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
70 $34,294/yr 91.7x
11 Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
72 $33,566/yr 125.3x
12 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
64 $33,274/yr 53.4x
13 Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC
69 $33,178/yr 82.9x
14 Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
69 $33,112/yr 86.8x
15 Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
66 $32,778/yr 68.8x
16 Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC
70 $31,404/yr 116.5x
17 Montgomery Community College
Troy, NC
63 $30,388/yr 58.9x
18 Gwinnett College
Raleigh, NC
55 $30,360/yr
19 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC
54 $37,422/yr 10.6x
20 Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
52 $25,988/yr
21 Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC
52 $25,988/yr
22 Southeastern College-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
50 $30,453/yr 12.8x
23 Miller-Motte College-Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
50 $22,869/yr
24 Miller-Motte College-Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
50 $22,869/yr

Where Medical Assisting Programs Cluster in North Carolina

Cities with the most Medical Assisting programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.

City Schools Avg Earnings
Charlotte, NC 2 $33,210/yr
Fayetteville, NC 2 $27,323/yr
Raleigh, NC 2 $26,615/yr

Compare Medical Assisting in Other States

Considering a nearby state? Here's how North Carolina compares to others with strong Medical Assisting offerings.

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →