Stanly Community College · Albemarle, North Carolina

Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College?

Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) is a medical assisting associate degree at Stanly Community College in Albemarle, North Carolina, offered on campus. It takes 4 semesters plus summer (65 credit hours). Externship: clinical practicum (5 credit hours) in summer. Cost: about $4,940 (estimated). The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$4,940estimated: $76/credit × 65
Length
64 wk4 semesters plus summer
Credits
65
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
4 semesters plus summer
Hours or credits
65 credit hours
Externship
Clinical practicum (5 credit hours) in summer
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Stanly Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED; eligible for ENG 111 and MAT 143 without corequisite; 2.0 GPA on prior college work; up to 30 students admitted each fall
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) certification exam

What Stanly Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$76 per credit hour in-state tuition, plus student, CAPS, technology and other fees2026-27. Source: catalog.stanly.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$4,940Estimated: $76/credit × 65, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Stanly Community College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $4,940 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (10th lowest).
  • At 64 weeks it is shorter than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College Cost?

$76 per credit hour in-state tuition, plus student, CAPS, technology and other fees (2026-27). That works out to about $4,940 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College?

4 semesters plus summer, 65 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) at Stanly Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Degree (A45400)?

High school diploma or GED; eligible for ENG 111 and MAT 143 without corequisite; 2.0 GPA on prior college work; up to 30 students admitted each fall.

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Sources

  1. catalog.stanly.edu: Medical Assisting Degree (A45400) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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