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Beaufort County Community College

Washington, North Carolina · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,074 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$6,500
cheaper than 66% of comparable schools
Completion rate
42.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,519
earns ~$5,002.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Beaufort County Community College is a public school in Washington, NC, that mainly awards certificates. It serves students looking for trade training with an average annual net price of $6,500 after aid.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 42.7%, which is lower than many four-year institutions. While median student debt at completion is not reported, typical earnings for graduates in specific trades like practical nursing are around $32,925 two years after finishing.

Net price is 1% above the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 15% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$32,925
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 24 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$48,935
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degree$32,925
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$27,874
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,052
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$20,140
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Allied Health. It also provides associate degrees in Cosmetology and Allied Health, plus 24 other programs beyond these specific trades.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
Reported median earnings for Practical Nursing graduates are $32,925 two years after completion.
How many students finish their studies here?
The reported completion rate is 42.7%. This rate undercounts transfer-outs common at public community colleges, so it should be viewed as one metric among many.
Is this a public or private school?
This is a public school located in Washington, NC.

Other options in North Carolina

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City$2,25334%$33,234
South Piedmont Community CollegePolkton$6,67526.9%$37,308
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville$11,60233.6%$36,048
Bladen Community CollegeDublin$9,55123.7%$30,591
Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock$5,75648.8%$36,324
Brunswick Community CollegeBolivia$9,00938.6%$36,668
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 197966. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.