Medical Office Administration, Certificate Schools in Hickory, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical office administration, certificate programs in Hickory, North Carolina. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Office Administration, Certificate Schools Near Hickory, NC

#1

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC 3.7 miles away BOC Score 50.4
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  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 939
  • Online programs available

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#2

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC 11.9 miles away BOC Score 46.9
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 610
  • Online programs available

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#3

Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC 20.5 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 275
  • Online programs available

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#4

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, NC 24.2 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 538
  • Online programs available

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#5

Gaston College

Dallas, NC 30.9 miles away BOC Score 51.1
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  • In-state tuition: $3,186
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,330
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  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,444
  • Online programs available

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#6

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC 33.3 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 837
  • Online programs available

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#7

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, NC 43.4 miles away BOC Score 48.5
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  • In-state tuition: $2,030
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,638
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  • Graduation rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 923
  • Online programs available

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#8

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 45.7 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 5,637
  • Online programs available

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#9

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC 47.9 miles away BOC Score 47.2
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  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 2,086
  • Online programs available

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#10

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 55.9 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 593
  • Online programs available

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'North Carolina Medical Office Administration

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $44,190 $21.24 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,930 $22.08 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 43-6013 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • EHR/EMR software systems covered
  • Medical terminology and HIPAA compliance training
  • Billing, coding, and insurance claims processing
  • Credential level (certificate, diploma, or associate degree)
  • Externship hours in a medical office setting

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