Carteret Community College · Morehead City, North Carolina

Diploma - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College

DiplomaOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

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

Diploma - Medical Assisting is a medical assisting diploma at Carteret Community College in Morehead City, North Carolina, offered on campus. It takes 3 semesters (fall, spring, summer) (48 credit hours). Externship: MED-260 Clinical Practicum (5 credits) in summer. Cost: about $3,648 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$3,648estimated: $76/credit × 48
Length
48 wk3 semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Credits
48
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Diploma - Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Length
3 semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Hours or credits
48 credit hours
Externship
MED-260 Clinical Practicum (5 credits) in summer
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Carteret Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED; high school GPA above 2.8, or ENG 111/MAT 110 with C or better, or RISE placement scores
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) certification exam
Outcomes the school publishes
2020-2024: job placement 88.37%, retention 88.89%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Carteret Community College's Medical Assisting Diploma 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
$3,648Estimated: $76/credit × 48, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Carteret Community College diploma 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 Diploma - Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $3,648 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (11th lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Diploma - 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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Diploma - Medical Assisting at Carteret Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Diploma - 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 $3,648 for the program, an estimate before fees.

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

3 semesters (fall, spring, summer), 48 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Diploma - 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.

Which Certification Exams Does Diploma - Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

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

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

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Diploma - Medical Assisting?

High school diploma or GED; high school GPA above 2.8, or ENG 111/MAT 110 with C or better, or RISE placement scores.

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Sources

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

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