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Richmond Community College

Hamlet, North Carolina · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,352 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$5,071
cheaper than 79% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$29,951
earns ~$5,906.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Richmond Community College is a public institution in Hamlet, NC, that mainly awards certificates to students in trade and allied health fields. With 1,352 students, the school reports an average annual net price of $5,071 after aid.

What to know

Thirty-one percent of students receive Pell Grants, and the typical student leaves with debt that the data does not report. The overall completion rate is 36.7%, which may appear low but should be viewed as reported figures that can include transfer students. Graduates entering the electrical transmission field typically earn a median of $67,660 two years after completion.

Net price is 21% below the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 22% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$67,660
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$20,960
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 28 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$54,646
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$25,774
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$25,194
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$25,194
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$22,329
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$21,508
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$16,786
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
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate 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 Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is Richmond Community College public or private?
The school is a public community college located in Hamlet, NC.
What credential levels are available for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers?
The school offers both an associate degree and an undergraduate certificate for this program.
What is the median earnings for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates two years after completion?
The median earnings two years after completion for this program are $20,960.
How many students complete their studies at Richmond Community College?
The reported completion rate is 36.7%, meaning roughly one in three students finish within the reporting period.
Does the school offer programs beyond the listed trades?
Yes, in addition to the specific programs listed, the school offers 29 more programs.

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 199449. 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.