Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Asheville, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,110 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,048 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 35.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $15,528, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.32x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,602 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,048
Graduation Rate
35.7%
Median Debt
$15,528
Average Net Price
$11,602
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.11x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.32x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,110
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,882
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,026
Pell Grant Rate
36.2%
Federal Loan Rate
3.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,491
Income $30K–$48K
$11,720
Income $48K–$75K
$11,862
Income $110K+
$12,786
Student Demographics
Women
58.3%
White
66.8%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
16.2%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.0%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Associate degree (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (64)
Associate (33)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,097 | 292 |
| Registered Nursing | $67,599 | 78 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $57,384 | 38 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $38,846 | 31 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $36,887 | 27 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 25 |
| Business Administration & Management | $44,435 | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | $68,337 | 20 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 18 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $43,794 | 13 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $50,001 | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | $39,536 | 10 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $45,137 | 7 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | $48,371 | 5 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 3 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $47,118 | 73 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $54,737 | 65 |
| Machinist | $45,919 | 58 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $24,940 | 52 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,550 | 51 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 48 |
| Health Services Administration | $40,033 | 42 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 36 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $51,862 | 34 |
| Mental Health Services | $34,671 | 30 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | $41,169 | 25 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 24 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $33,669 | 18 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 15 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Not reported | 14 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 14 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 13 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in North Carolina
- Lowest Debt Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in North Carolina
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