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$2,657Tuition
2,998Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,310Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,657
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,801
Average Net Price
$3,946
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$3,791
Books & Supplies
$1,537
Loan Repayment Rate
30.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,095
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,485
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,270
$75,001 – $110,000 $3,447

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Cost Overview

Most families at Johnston Community College pay between $3,447 and $4,270 per year depending on their income level. The lowest-income families ($0-30K) pay $4,095 annually, while middle-income families ($30-48K) get the best break at $3,485. A two-year degree costs around $7,000 total for most students. Just 23% of students receive federal financial aid, reflecting the school's already low costs.

The college serves as an affordable launching pad for North Carolina residents, with 99.6% of students coming from in-state. Graduates earn a median of $37,310 ten years later, making the investment manageable for most families. Only 5.6% receive institutional grants, but those who do get an average of $6,594. Federal loan usage sits at zero percent, meaning students typically graduate debt-free. Working-class families seeking career training or university transfer credits get the strongest value proposition here.

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