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Haywood Community College

Clyde, North Carolina · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 849 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingCosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr
$6,723
cheaper than 64% of comparable schools
Completion rate
39.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$34,770
earns ~$5,171.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Haywood Community College is a public institution in Clyde, NC that mainly awards associate degrees. With 849 students and an average annual net price of $6,723, it serves those seeking trade training at a lower cost.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 39.7%, a figure that may undercount transfer-outs. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,770, while median student debt at completion is not reported.

Net price is 4% above the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% 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 and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$25,967
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming 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
Show all 32 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$51,690
Forestryassociate degree$31,848
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementassociate degree$26,739
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$26,353
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$22,681
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,052
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Forestryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Educational Administration and Supervisionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanryassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered at Haywood Community College?
Offerings include Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, and Precision Metal Working at both certificate and associate degree levels, plus 33 more programs.
What do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program earn?
The median earnings 2 years after completion for this specific program are reported at $25,967.
How many students typically complete their studies at Haywood Community College?
The reported completion rate is 39.7%. Remember that for public community colleges, this rate often does not fully account for students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Haywood Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Clyde, NC.

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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 198668. 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.