Patient Care Technician Schools in Asheville, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Asheville, North Carolina. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Patient Care Technician Schools Near Asheville, NC

#1

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 0.2 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC 19.7 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 515
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, NC 33.8 miles away BOC Score 43.6
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 308

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#4

Mayland Community College

Spruce Pine, NC 39.2 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 155
  • Online programs available

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#5

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC 63.1 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 837
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Gaston College

Dallas, NC 78.7 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

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 83.5 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,051

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#8

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, GA 86 miles away BOC Score 49.8
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,045
  • Online programs available

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#9

South College

Knoxville, TN 86.8 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,724
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 98.4 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,055

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North Carolina Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $38,460 $18.49 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $42,260 $20.32 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-1131 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CPCT/A or NCPCT certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in hospital or clinic settings
  • Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care skills included
  • CNA certification included or required as prerequisite
  • State scope of practice for patient care technicians

Next Steps

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