Alamance Community College · Graham, North Carolina

Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) at Alamance Community College

Associate degreeCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) at Alamance Community College?

Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) is a medical assisting associate degree at Alamance Community College in Graham, North Carolina. Cost: $76 per credit. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$76per credit
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) Works

Credential
Associate degree

Admission and Certification at Alamance Community College

Admission requirements
High school transcript; application declaring Medical Assisting; 2.0 GPA on prior college work; placement testing or waiver; developmental courses completed; MED 116 with 70 or better; appointment with department head or faculty
Certification
CMA (AAMA) RMA (AMT)
Outcomes the school publishes
2020-2024 five-year average: retention 89.83%, job placement 67.19%, exam passage 71.82%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Alamance Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$76 per credit hour tuition for North Carolina residentsSource: alamancecc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

From alamancecc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) Compares

  • It is one of 55 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited associate degree programs on this site.

Is Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) at Alamance Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) at Alamance Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) at Alamance Community College Cost?

$76 per credit hour tuition for North Carolina residents.

Is Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) at Alamance Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400)?

High school transcript; application declaring Medical Assisting; 2.0 GPA on prior college work; placement testing or waiver; developmental courses completed; MED 116 with 70 or better; appointment with department head or faculty.

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Sources

  1. alamancecc.edu: Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A45400) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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