Piedmont Community College · Roxboro, North Carolina

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

Associate degreeCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

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

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (A45400) is a medical assisting associate degree at Piedmont Community College in Roxboro, North Carolina. Cost: $76 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$76per credit, 2026-27
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (A45400) Works

Credential
Associate degree

Admission and Certification at Piedmont Community College

Admission requirements
Application for admission; official transcripts; Admission Placement Test
Certification
NHA medical assistant certification exam taken in the last semester Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Cumulative five-year retention 96% and job placement 100% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Piedmont Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$76 per credit hour for North Carolina residents, $268 out of state, plus about $92 in per-semester fees (fall and spring)2026-27. Source: piedmontcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (A45400) Compares

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

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

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

$76 per credit hour for North Carolina residents, $268 out of state, plus about $92 in per-semester fees (fall and spring) (2026-27).

Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (A45400) at Piedmont 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 Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science (A45400) 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).

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

Application for admission; official transcripts; Admission Placement Test.

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Sources

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

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