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Community & two-year colleges in North Carolina
Compare schools using federally reported cost and earnings data. Missing or suppressed values are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
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Use annual net price for an affordability check, then open a school to compare program-level graduate earnings and Value Ratings. The highest-earning program at a school may not be the lowest-cost or best-value option.
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93 schools shown
Graham, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Precision Metal Working.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Net price$6,109
Highest program earnings$57,442
Best program valueNot rated
Greenville, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$11,495
Highest program earnings$18,617
Best program valueNot rated
Asheville, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$11,602
Highest program earnings$54,107
Best program valueNot rated
Chapel Hill, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$20,736
Highest program earnings$21,282
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Private
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Precision Metal Working.
Net price$25,733
Highest program earnings$39,417
Best program valueNot rated
Washington, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Net price$6,500
Highest program earnings$51,638
Best program valueNot rated
Mebane, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net priceN/A
Highest program earnings$14,736
Best program valueNot rated
Dublin, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$9,551
Highest program earnings$54,191
Best program valueNot rated
Flat Rock, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Net price$5,756
Highest program earnings$53,521
Best program valueNot rated
Bolivia, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$9,009
Highest program earnings$60,543
Best program valueNot rated
Durham, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$11,819
Highest program earnings$11,572
Best program valueNot rated
Concord, NC · Private
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$17,618
Highest program earnings$58,677
Best program valueNot rated
Hudson, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Net price$10,810
Highest program earnings$52,590
Best program valueNot rated
Buies Creek, NC · Private
Education, General.Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Behavioral Sciences.
Net price$24,516
Highest program earnings$37,397
Best program valueNot rated
Wilmington, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$9,610
Highest program earnings$59,686
Best program valueNot rated
Asheville, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$13,396
Highest program earnings$15,026
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Public
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net priceN/A
Highest program earnings$62,885
Best program valueNot rated
Morehead City, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$10,764
Highest program earnings$53,033
Best program valueNot rated
Hickory, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$10,528
Highest program earnings$64,707
Best program valueNot rated
Sanford, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Net price$5,446
Highest program earnings$54,021
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$3,345
Highest program earnings$58,037
Best program valueNot rated
Shelby, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Net price$995
Highest program earnings$56,044
Best program valueNot rated
Jacksonville, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Net price$9,461
Highest program earnings$55,112
Best program valueNot rated
Elizabeth City, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net price$2,253
Highest program earnings$60,916
Best program valueNot rated
Wilmington, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$23,108
Highest program earnings$16,095
Best program valueNot rated
New Bern, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net price$3,289
Highest program earnings$55,857
Best program valueNot rated
Thomasville, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$8,753
Highest program earnings$58,849
Best program valueNot rated
Durham, NC · Public
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$1,664
Highest program earnings$61,860
Best program valueNot rated
Tarboro, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net price$0
Highest program earnings$54,360
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$16,089
Highest program earnings$17,754
Best program valueNot rated
Concord, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$14,750
Highest program earnings$18,295
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$15,672
Highest program earnings$18,295
Best program valueNot rated
Greensboro, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$16,932
Highest program earnings$16,897
Best program valueNot rated
Winston-Salem, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$16,503
Highest program earnings$15,988
Best program valueNot rated
Fayetteville, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$3,589
Highest program earnings$62,201
Best program valueNot rated
Winston-Salem, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$7,200
Highest program earnings$58,365
Best program valueNot rated
Asheville, NC · Private
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Net price$28,602
Highest program earnings$58,115
Best program valueNot rated
Boiling Springs, NC · Private
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Net price$17,674
Highest program earnings$67,979
Best program valueNot rated
Dallas, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Net price$6,592
Highest program earnings$55,092
Best program valueNot rated
Jamestown, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$15,002
Highest program earnings$57,061
Best program valueNot rated
Raleigh, NC · Private
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Health and Medical Administrative Services.Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.
Net price$30,219
Highest program earnings$25,098
Best program valueNot rated
Weldon, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Net price$9,040
Highest program earnings$70,982
Best program valueNot rated
Clyde, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Net price$6,723
Highest program earnings$52,426
Best program valueNot rated
Spindale, NC · Public
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Net price$10,758
Highest program earnings$51,324
Best program valueNot rated
Kenansville, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$1,863
Highest program earnings$65,112
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Private
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Net price$27,426
Highest program earnings$26,084
Best program valueNot rated
Smithfield, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Legal Support Services.
Net price$1,776
Highest program earnings$58,527
Best program valueNot rated
Kinston, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$4,127
Highest program earnings$53,076
Best program valueNot rated
Greensboro, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$4,799
Highest program earnings$15,889
Best program valueNot rated
Louisburg, NC · Private
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Biology, General.Business/Commerce, General.
Net price$22,694
Highest program earnings$16,188
Best program valueNot rated
Williamston, NC · Public
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$2,676
Highest program earnings$42,820
Best program valueNot rated
Spruce Pine, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$5,861
Highest program earnings$46,694
Best program valueNot rated
Marion, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$7,784
Highest program earnings$55,292
Best program valueNot rated
Fayetteville, NC · Private
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Criminal Justice and Corrections.Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net price$26,409
Highest program earnings$30,848
Best program valueNot rated
Jacksonville, NC · Private
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Health and Medical Administrative Services.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Net price$23,535
Highest program earnings$21,203
Best program valueNot rated
Raleigh, NC · Private
Precision Metal Working.Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Net price$22,736
Highest program earnings$31,614
Best program valueNot rated
Statesville, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Business Administration, Management and Operations.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$6,481
Highest program earnings$50,078
Best program valueNot rated
Troy, NC · Public
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Net price$13,832
Highest program earnings$41,064
Best program valueNot rated
Raleigh, NC · Private
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Net price$26,528
Highest program earnings$38,718
Best program valueNot rated
Rocky Mount, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Net price$3,338
Highest program earnings$58,703
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$20,795
Highest program earnings$11,572
Best program valueNot rated
Raleigh, NC · Public
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.Agriculture, General.Agricultural Business and Management.
Net price$17,303
Highest program earnings$38,901
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$23,033
Highest program earnings$16,937
Best program valueNot rated
Fayetteville, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$18,496
Highest program earnings$17,189
Best program valueNot rated
Raleigh, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$18,166
Highest program earnings$22,060
Best program valueNot rated
Roxboro, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Graphic Communications.
Net price$1,095
Highest program earnings$55,537
Best program valueNot rated
Mooresville, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$17,000
Highest program earnings$16,927
Best program valueNot rated
Winterville, NC · Public
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$7,337
Highest program earnings$59,519
Best program valueNot rated
Asheboro, NC · Public
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Health and Medical Administrative Services.Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net price$6,918
Highest program earnings$40,145
Best program valueNot rated
Hamlet, NC · Public
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Net price$5,071
Highest program earnings$69,326
Best program valueNot rated
Lumberton, NC · Public
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$2,892
Highest program earnings$77,593
Best program valueNot rated
Wentworth, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$2,060
Highest program earnings$58,758
Best program valueNot rated
Salisbury, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Net price$7,981
Highest program earnings$58,885
Best program valueNot rated
Clinton, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$3,108
Highest program earnings$55,640
Best program valueNot rated
Pinehurst, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$4,157
Highest program earnings$55,042
Best program valueNot rated
Polkton, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Criminal Justice and Corrections.Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Net price$6,675
Highest program earnings$56,702
Best program valueNot rated
High Point, NC · Private
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net priceN/A
Highest program earnings$27,171
Best program valueNot rated
Charlotte, NC · Private
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Health and Medical Administrative Services.Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net price$30,611
Highest program earnings$27,109
Best program valueNot rated
Whiteville, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Net price$9,148
Highest program earnings$57,471
Best program valueNot rated
Sylva, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Net price$5,207
Highest program earnings$54,833
Best program valueNot rated
Albemarle, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$5,721
Highest program earnings$56,954
Best program valueNot rated
Greensboro, NC · Private
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Business/Commerce, General.Economics.
Net priceN/A
Highest program earnings$48,720
Best program valueNot rated
Dobson, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Net price$4,961
Highest program earnings$52,951
Best program valueNot rated
Murphy, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$7,799
Highest program earnings$69,455
Best program valueNot rated
Mooresville, NC · Private
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Precision Metal Working.Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Net price$28,915
Highest program earnings$39,375
Best program valueNot rated
Mount Olive, NC · Private
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Agriculture, General.
Net price$18,853
Highest program earnings$57,339
Best program valueNot rated
Henderson, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Net price$3,286
Highest program earnings$57,478
Best program valueNot rated
Raleigh, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Computer and Information Sciences, General.Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Net price$8,759
Highest program earnings$58,635
Best program valueNot rated
Goldsboro, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Net price$2,245
Highest program earnings$52,558
Best program valueNot rated
Morganton, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Net price$6,448
Highest program earnings$53,843
Best program valueNot rated
Wilkesboro, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Net price$-264
Highest program earnings$50,470
Best program valueNot rated
Wilson, NC · Public
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Net price$3,064
Highest program earnings$60,426
Best program valueNot rated
Winston-Salem, NC · Private
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Net price$14,610
Highest program earnings$11,192
Best program valueNot rated
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U.S. Department of Education data updated: 2026-06-10.