Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College is a public community college located in Raleigh, NC. It offers 137 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 33 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,336 for North Carolina residents and $7,582 for out-of-state students at Wake Technical Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,473) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 21,551 students that are higher than the average population (3,115 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 10,859 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,000.

Academic Overview

Wake Technical Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,336 for North Carolina residents and $7,582 for other students on average. It offers 137 degree programs through 80 Certificate, 57 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 33 programs (18 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone919-866-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,336
Out-of-State$7,582
Student Population »21,551 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate68% (Full-time)
50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,718
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,336 for North Carolina residents and $7,582 for out-of-state students at Wake Technical 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 Wake Technical 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 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,336$7,582
Books & Supplies$1,756
Off-Campus Living Costs$19,413
Average Financial Aid$5,718
Cost of Attendance$23,505$28,751
After Financial Aid$17,787$23,033
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Wake Technical Community College$2,336$7,582
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

Wake Technical Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 33 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 18 Certificate, 15 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs1815NOT OFFERED
Total Programs8057NOT 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.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information Technology4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
240 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
34 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 104 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Adult Development and AgingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 1,388 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
BiotechnologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)NOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
33 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 37 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media DesignNOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration11 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
78 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 35 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 120 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 152 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
9 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance11 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
49 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Management ScienceNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 21,551 students at Wake Technical Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 9,287 male students and 12,012 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total21,2996,63914,660
Male Students9,2873,2456,042
Female Students12,0123,3948,618

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Wake Technical Community College, there are 21,551 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 16,574 students were attending classes through distance learning (10,859 students are enrolled exclusively and 5,715 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment21,551
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses10,859
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses5,715
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses4,977

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