Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Havelock, NC (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Havelock, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs. Havelock has a population of about 16,471. Median household income is $64,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Healthcare Support Worker at a median $47,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Havelock

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant programs near Havelock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Havelock city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Havelock. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Pamlico Community College

Grantsboro, NC 11.7 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,005
Avg net price $1,321/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC 15.1 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,357
Avg net price $10,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC 18.2 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
57.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,231
Avg net price $3,289/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville

Jacksonville, NC 31.2 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,102
Avg net price $23,535/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC 44.3 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,866
Avg net price $4,127/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,578
Out‑of‑state$8,722
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  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC 52.8 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
49.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,259
Avg net price $7,337/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Martin Community College

Williamston, NC 65.2 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $26,016
Avg net price $2,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC 68.2 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,148
Avg net price $2,245/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina medical assistant page.

Medical Assistant Wages Near Havelock

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Medical Assistant$45,140
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,190
Healthcare Support Worker$47,080

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Havelock at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,471Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,433Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Havelock, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Havelock. The closest is Pamlico Community College in Grantsboro, NC (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville (31.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical assistant roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in North Carolina are: Healthcare Support Worker ($47,080), Medical Assistant ($45,140), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($44,190). Wages for Havelock workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morehead City instead of Havelock?

Morehead City, NC is 15.2 miles from Havelock and has its own set of local medical assistant programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Havelock an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Havelock’s median household income of $64,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Havelock while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Havelock

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Havelock:

Data verified: August 25, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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