Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 21.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $31,861
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 18.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $122/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $56,302 | $10,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $50,105 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $44,635 | $11,192 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $39,369 | $9,468 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $36,344 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $36,141 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $34,420 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Associate | $32,925 | $17,482 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $30,771 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $29,685 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $28,655 | $11,434 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $24,730 | $17,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $24,421 | |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate | $24,035 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates typically earn $31,861 within ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 36% with median debt of $11,500. Monthly loan payments of $122 consume about 4.6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 87.9% employment rate reflects strong demand for skilled technicians in Fayetteville's military-industrial economy. Many graduates find work at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), Cape Fear Valley Health System, or local manufacturing facilities. The college's workforce development partnerships create direct pipelines to employers seeking trained professionals in healthcare, automotive technology, and industrial maintenance. With low debt burdens and solid earning potential in a affordable market, this represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.