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$2,830Tuition
941Students
53%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,409Earnings
#23 in North CarolinaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (6-year)
52.5%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$33,409
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Associate $53,775

Outcomes Overview

Sampson Community College graduates enter the workforce with virtually no debt burden, as the federal loan rate sits at 0%. With median earnings reaching $43,715 just one year after graduation, graduates typically find work in healthcare support, manufacturing, and agricultural services that dominate eastern North Carolina's economy. The 94.9% employment rate reflects strong regional job placement in these growing fields. Community college graduates nationwide often struggle with debt-to-income ratios, but Sampson's low net price of $3,826 eliminates this concern entirely. The college's career-focused programs align well with local hospital systems and agribusiness employers who actively recruit from the campus. This represents a strong return on investment for students seeking immediate workforce entry.