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  • Three programs

    The Three Lowest-Cost Accredited Programs, Side by Side

    CAAHEP or ABHES accredited, lowest published or estimated cost

    1. Carteret Community College certificate$1,064
    2. Stanly Community College certificate$1,216
    3. Olympic College certificate$1,361
  • Three programs

    The Three Shortest Programs, Side by Side

    Certificates, diplomas and degrees by stated length in weeks

    1. Charles A Jones Career and Education Center certificate10 wk
    2. Contra Costa Medical Career College certificate10 wk
    3. Advantage Career Institute certificate14 wk
  • Three programs

    The Three Largest Programs, Side by Side

    Most medical assisting awards conferred, IPEDS 2022-23

    1. Northbridge University diploma663 awards
    2. College of Health Care Professions-Northwest certificate617 awards
    3. Unitek College diploma543 awards

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