Craven Community College
New Bern, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in New Bern, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Craven Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,989 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,231 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 47.1%. The average net price after financial aid is $3,289 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Machinist, Business Administration & Management, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,231
Graduation Rate
47.1%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$3,289
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,989
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,022
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,630
Pell Grant Rate
42.8%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,428
Income $30K–$48K
$2,132
Income $48K–$75K
$5,811
Student Demographics
Women
61.3%
White
53.8%
Black
19.7%
Hispanic
12.0%
Asian
3.1%
Two or More Races
6.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.6%
Accreditations
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Practical\Vocational, Nursing - Associate degree (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (32)
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,158 | 470 |
| Registered Nursing | $78,654 | 50 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $42,856 | 21 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Health Services Administration | $35,841 | 16 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 12 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 10 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
Undergraduate Certificate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | $51,790 | 90 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 86 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 78 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 52 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,812 | 49 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 42 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $47,723 | 40 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 39 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 38 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 37 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 21 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 13 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 12 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | Associate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Associate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in North Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in North Carolina
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