Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $2,064
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,672
- Average Net Price
- $4,842
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 28.1%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $16,196
- Books & Supplies
- $1,800
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,458
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $100/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 23.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28.1%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $4,131 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,686 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,201 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $6,669 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay between $4,131 and $6,669 annually depending on income, making this one of North Carolina's most affordable college options. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,131 per year, while those from higher-income households still pay less than $7,000. A typical two-year program costs around $10,000 total.
The Warriors keep debt burdens manageable. Graduates leave with a median debt of $9,458, translating to roughly $100 monthly payments. With median earnings of $34,936 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent just 3.4% of income. The 91.5% employment rate shows strong job market outcomes. Only 28% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting many families can afford the low tuition without significant aid.
Students from low-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly half what middle-class families pay while accessing the same career training programs that lead to solid employment prospects.
The Warriors keep debt burdens manageable. Graduates leave with a median debt of $9,458, translating to roughly $100 monthly payments. With median earnings of $34,936 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent just 3.4% of income. The 91.5% employment rate shows strong job market outcomes. Only 28% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting many families can afford the low tuition without significant aid.
Students from low-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly half what middle-class families pay while accessing the same career training programs that lead to solid employment prospects.
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