What credential levels are available for the listed trade programs?

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services are offered as either undergraduate certificates or associate degrees. Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Vehicle Maintenance are available as undergraduate certificates or associate degrees.

What do graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installer program typically earn?

Reported median earnings for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers two years after completion are $43,575.

How many students typically finish their studies at Nash Community College?

The completion rate is reported at 27.8%. This statistic may not fully reflect students who successfully transfer to other institutions.

Is Nash Community College a public or private institution?

It is a public school located in Rocky Mount, NC.

How does the median student debt compare to annual costs?

Median student debt at completion is $11,500. Comparing this to the $3,338 annual net price mixes total debt with yearly costs, which are not directly comparable metrics.

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Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,689 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$3,338

cheaper than 90% of comparable schools

Completion rate

27.8%

Median debt at completion

$11,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$34,912

earns ~$10,459 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Nash Community College is a public school in Rocky Mount, NC, mainly awarding certificates to adult learners. With an average annual net price of $3,338, it serves students where 32.6% received Pell Grants in the last reporting period. The school offers programs ranging from electrical installation to medical assisting and culinary arts.

What to know

The reported completion rate is 27.8%, a figure that may undercount students who transfer out of public community colleges rather than fail. Typical student debt at completion is $11,500, which should be weighed against the median 10-year earnings of $34,912 rather than compared to the annual net price. Prospective students should note that the school provides 51 additional programs beyond the specific trades listed.

Net price is 48% below 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

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	$43,575
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	$41,937
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	associate degree	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 45 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$55,964
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	$32,925
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	$27,536
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$24,808
Agricultural and Food Products Processing	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Agricultural and Food Products Processing	associate degree	not reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Engineering, General	associate degree	not reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Fire Protection	associate degree	not reported
Homeland Security	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Homeland Security	associate degree	not reported
Security Science and Technology	associate degree	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are available for the listed trade programs?: Electrical and Power Transmission Installers and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services are offered as either undergraduate certificates or associate degrees. Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Vehicle Maintenance are available as undergraduate certificates or associate degrees.
What do graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installer program typically earn?: Reported median earnings for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers two years after completion are $43,575.
How many students typically finish their studies at Nash Community College?: The completion rate is reported at 27.8%. This statistic may not fully reflect students who successfully transfer to other institutions.
Is Nash Community College a public or private institution?: It is a public school located in Rocky Mount, NC.
How does the median student debt compare to annual costs?: Median student debt at completion is $11,500. Comparing this to the $3,338 annual net price mixes total debt with yearly costs, which are not directly comparable metrics.

Other options in North Carolina

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
College of the Albemarle	Elizabeth City	$2,253	34%	$33,234
South Piedmont Community College	Polkton	$6,675	26.9%	$37,308
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College	Asheville	$11,602	33.6%	$36,048
Beaufort County Community College	Washington	$6,500	42.7%	$32,519
Bladen Community College	Dublin	$9,551	23.7%	$30,591
Blue Ridge Community College	Flat Rock	$5,756	48.8%	$36,324

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 199087. 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.