Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Wilson, NC (2026)

Wilson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs, with tuition ranging from $2,756 to $11,230 per year for indexed programs. Wilson has a population of about 47,740. Median household income is $47,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% 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 Wilson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant programs near Wilson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wilson 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 Wilson. 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

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, NC 17.0 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,912
Avg net price $3,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC 22.4 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
46.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,267
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC 22.8 miles from Wilson
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC 27.8 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,310
Avg net price $1,776/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,756
Out‑of‑state$8,900
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

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

#5

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC 31.9 miles from Wilson
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 37.5 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
28.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,102
Avg net price $22,736/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC 39.7 miles from Wilson
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

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

#8

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC 43.9 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,769
Avg net price $8,759/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

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 Wilson

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.


Wilson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,740Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,294Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Wilson. The closest is Nash Community College in Rocky Mount, NC (17.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pitt Community College (31.9 miles). 5 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 Wilson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Wilson?

Rocky Mount, NC is 17.7 miles from Wilson 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 Wilson an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Wilson’s median household income of $47,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilson 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 Wilson

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

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.