Edgecombe Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Edgecombe Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Tarboro, North Carolina.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,640 for North Carolina residents and $8,784 for other students on average. It offers 64 degree programs through 39 Certificate, 25 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 4 programs (2 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2009 W Wilson St, Tarboro, NC
Phone	252-823-5166
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,640 Out-of-State$8,784
Student Population »	1,313 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	27%
Retention Rate	74% (Full-time) 86% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,428
Students to Faculty	10:1 (10.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,640 for North Carolina residents and $8,784 for out-of-state students at Edgecombe Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,473) over public community colleges in North Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Edgecombe Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$2,640	$8,784
Books & Supplies	$2,250
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,897
Average Financial Aid	$5,428
Cost of Attendance	$17,787	$23,931
After Financial Aid	$12,359	$18,503
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Edgecombe Community College	$2,640	$8,784
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina	$2,542	$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Edgecombe Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	39	25	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Geographic Information Science and Cartography	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Office Management/Administration	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,313 students at Edgecombe Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 337 male students and 1,171 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,508	307	1,201
Male Students	337	67	270
Female Students	1,171	240	931

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Edgecombe Community College, there are 1,313 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,165 students were attending classes through distance learning (932 students are enrolled exclusively and 233 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,313
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	932
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	233
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	148