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$2,336Tuition
18,605Students
31%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,769Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,336
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,582
Average Net Price
$6,935
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,134
Books & Supplies
$1,756
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
31.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
15.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.3%

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 $6,008
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,813
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,675
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,593
$110,001+ $13,266

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Cost Overview

Families at Wake Tech pay anywhere from $6,008 to $13,266 per year depending on their income. Students from households earning under $30,000 get the best deal at just over $6,000 annually. Even wealthy families with incomes above $110,000 pay only $13,266. Over two years, total costs range from $12,016 to $26,532.

Wake Tech keeps debt burdens manageable for a community college. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, which translates to monthly payments of $127. That payment represents less than 4% of typical graduate earnings of $41,769. The college serves as an affordable stepping stone in the Research Triangle area. Only 15.49% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's low-cost structure.

North Carolina residents get the best value here. With 98.61% of students coming from in-state, Wake Tech functions as Raleigh's neighborhood college for career training and university transfer.

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