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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, North Carolina · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,393 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$10,810
cheaper than 34% of comparable schools
Completion rate
32.8%
Median debt at completion
$8,750
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$34,515
earns ~$3,192.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, NC is a public school that mainly awards associate degrees to around 2,393 students. The institution offers a wide range of programs, including Allied Health, culinary arts, electrical installation, and vehicle repair. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard reports the school's average annual net price after aid at $10,810.

What to know

A typical student graduates with median debt of $8,750, and the school's overall completion rate is reported at 32.8%. While the net price is low, earnings vary significantly by program, with Allied Health roles paying around $33,138 to $37,928 two years after completion versus $11,434 for cosmetology certificates.

Net price is 68% above the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$37,928
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$33,138
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$11,434
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate 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 and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 30 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$50,717
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$47,260
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$28,816
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$26,353
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$20,982
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$19,045
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$17,595
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
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Securityundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Securityassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Vehicle Maintenance. It also offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 36 other programs.
How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion are $37,928 for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment, $33,138 for Allied Health and Medical Assisting, and $11,434 for Cosmetology certificates. Other programs have data not reported for specific earnings.
How many students finish their degree?
The reported completion rate for the institution is 32.8%. This rate undercounts transfer-outs common at public community colleges, so do not view the low number as a failure of the school.
What is the school size and type?
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public school with an enrollment of 2,393 students. It is located in Hudson, NC.
Is the school public or private?
This is a public school. The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $10,810.

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
Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington$6,50042.7%$32,519
Bladen Community CollegeDublin$9,55123.7%$30,591
Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock$5,75648.8%$36,324
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 198118. 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.