At a glance
Average net price
$10,764
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.0%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,172
In-state tuition
$2,310
Out-of-state tuition
$8,222
Cost of attendance
$19,621
Median earnings (10y)
$33,357
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (45%), health (23%), humanities & arts (16%).
- STEM6%
- Health23%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services45%
- Health professions22.9%~269 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts16.0%~188 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Personal services14.4%~168 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business8.2%~96 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Agriculture8.2%~96 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science5.6%~66 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education1.3%~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.9%~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.4%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 230 | $20,821 | $5,566 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 76 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 70 | $9,747 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 59 | $43,495 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 35 | $53,033 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Carteret Community College
Carteret Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Morehead City, North Carolina, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 1,172 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Personal services.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Carteret Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,764 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $2,310 for in-state students and $8,222 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,621 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.0%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $33,357 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Carteret Community College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Personal services. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (45% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Morehead City, North Carolina (town), Carteret Community College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Carteret Community College
Q.How much does Carteret Community College cost?
The average net price at Carteret Community College is $10,764 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,621.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Carteret Community College?
Carteret Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Carteret Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Carteret Community College graduate earns $33,357 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Carteret Community College?
Published tuition is $2,310 in-state and $8,222 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Carteret Community College located?
Carteret Community College is located in Morehead City, North Carolina (ZIP 28557).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Carteret Community College at their official website.