Carteret Community College · Morehead City, North Carolina

Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College?

Certificate - Medical Assisting is a medical assisting certificate at Carteret Community College in Morehead City, North Carolina, offered on campus. It takes 2 semesters (fall, spring) (14 credit hours). Cost: about $1,064 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$1,064estimated: $76/credit × 14
Length
32 wk2 semesters (fall, spring)
Credits
14

How Certificate - Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
2 semesters (fall, spring)
Hours or credits
14 credit hours
Start dates
Fall

What Carteret Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$76 per credit hour in-state tuition (maximum $1,216 for 16 or more credits per semester); $268 per credit hour out-of-state; plus general fees2026-27. Source: carteret.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$1,064Estimated: $76/credit × 14, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Carteret Community College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Certificate - Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $1,064 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (4th lowest).
  • At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret 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.

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Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College Cost?

$76 per credit hour in-state tuition (maximum $1,216 for 16 or more credits per semester); $268 per credit hour out-of-state; plus general fees (2026-27). That works out to about $1,064 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College?

2 semesters (fall, spring), 14 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret 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.

Can You Take Certificate - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

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Sources

  1. carteret.edu: Certificate - Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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