Medical Assisting Program Costs
| Item | Description | In State Students | Out of State Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | With General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $3,344 | $11,792 |
| Tuition | Without General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $2,888 | $10,184 |
| Books | With General Education Courses | $720 | $720 |
| Books | Without General Education Courses | $600 | $600 |
| Activity Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $26/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $35/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $105 | $105 |
| Tech Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $48/semester | $144 | $144 |
| CAPS Fee | Campus Parking - $73/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $97/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $291 | $291 |
| Lab Fee | Included in Course Registration - $27/lab hr. or $216 max/semester | $648 | $648 |
| Accident Insurance | Required for program - $1.60/semester | $5 | $5 |
| Liability Insurance | Required for program - $8.70/semester | $26 | $26 |
| Uniforms | Scrubs, shoes, and stethoscope | $200 | $200 |
| Instruments and Supplies | Supplies to use in program training | $100 | $100 |
| CPR/First Aid | One time fee | variable | variable |
| Physical Exam and Immunizations | One time upon admission to program - See Note 2. Immunizations as required | variable | variable |
| Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening | One time - required for clinicals | $135 | $135 |
| Travel Expenses | Travel to and from practicum sites | variable | variable |
| Graduation Fee | One time fee | $20 | $20 |
| Pinning Fee | One time fee | $30 | $30 |
| Licensure Exam Fee | After graduation (includes cost of a practice exam) | $155 | $155 |
| Total | With General Education Courses | $5,923 | $14,371 |
| Total | Without General Education Courses | $5,347 | $12,643 |
Notes
- Learn more about tuition and payments.
- The Central Piedmont student price for a physical exam is $49 at our on-campus Community Based Virtual Clinic.
- Tuition, books, some fees, accident insurance, and liability insurance may be eligible for coverage with financial aid.
- All costs have been rounded to the nearest dollar.
- All costs are estimates and are subject to change.