Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting

Cape Fear Community College, based in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 9,764 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,654 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 33.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.07x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,610 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,654
Graduation Rate
33.9%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$9,610
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.01x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.07x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
9,764
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$2,748
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,892
Pell Grant Rate
17.7%
Federal Loan Rate
4.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,221
Income $30K–$48K
$11,035
Income $48K–$75K
$10,335
Income $110K+
$14,507

Student Demographics

Women
56.5%
White
65.1%
Black
9.7%
Hispanic
11.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
3.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.9%

Accreditations

Programs (71)

Associate (31)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,093 962
Registered Nursing $75,252 69
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $60,921 49
Building Construction Not reported 29
Computer & Information Sciences $50,244 24
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 24
Business Administration & Management Not reported 23
Marine Sciences Not reported 22
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Not reported 15
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 15
Health Services Administration $39,940 15
Dental Support Services Not reported 12
Engineering Not reported 11
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 10
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 10
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 9
Legal Support Services Not reported 8
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 8
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 7
Applied Horticulture Not reported 6
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 6
Accounting Not reported 6
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 5
Fire Protection Not reported 5
Security & Protective Services Not reported 5
Mental Health Services Not reported 5
Machinist Not reported 4
Teacher Education Not reported 3
Homeland Security Not reported 3
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 3
Hospitality Management Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (29)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $28,983 127
Criminal Justice & Corrections $55,088 86
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 81
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 66
Building Construction Not reported 64
Machinist Not reported 47
Legal Support Services Not reported 38
Health Services Administration Not reported 34
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 29
Practical Nursing Not reported 27
Computer & Information Sciences $57,650 26
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 26
Applied Horticulture Not reported 24
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 24
Accounting Not reported 24
Carpentry Not reported 23
Business Administration & Management Not reported 23
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 20
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 19
Teacher Education Not reported 18
Dental Support Services Not reported 16
Plumbing Not reported 15
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 14
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Not reported 9
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 8
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Not reported 6
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Not reported 6
Homeland Security Not reported 5
Hospitality Management Not reported 3
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate Certificate 2
Electrical Engineering Technology Associate 2
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Associate 2
American Sign Language Associate 2
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians Associate 2
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Associate 2
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Undergraduate Certificate 2
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Associate 2
Linguistics Associate 1
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Associate 1

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